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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,622.84, 39,499.86 and 15,876.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,622.84, 39,499.86 and 15,876.30 is: 21,909.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,622.84 : 39,499.86 = 15,876.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,622.84/39,499.86 = 15,876.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,622.84x = 39,499.86 × 15,876.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,622.84x = 627,111,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,111,627.32/28,622.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,909.48

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