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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,055.18, 38,716.90 and 15,957.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,055.18, 38,716.90 and 15,957.66 is: 22,022.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,055.18 : 38,716.90 = 15,957.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,055.18/38,716.90 = 15,957.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,055.18x = 38,716.90 × 15,957.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,055.18x = 617,831,126.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,831,126.45/28,055.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,022.00

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