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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,052.27, 38,714.45 and 15,956.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,052.27, 38,714.45 and 15,956.54 is: 22,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,052.27 : 38,714.45 = 15,956.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,052.27/38,714.45 = 15,956.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,052.27x = 38,714.45 × 15,956.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,052.27x = 617,748,687.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,748,687.01/28,052.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,021.34

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