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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,947.35, 39,947.34 and 15,699.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,947.35, 39,947.34 and 15,699.35 is: 21,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,947.35 : 39,947.34 = 15,699.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,947.35/39,947.34 = 15,699.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,947.35x = 39,947.34 × 15,699.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,947.35x = 627,146,994.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,146,994.00/28,947.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,665.10

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