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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,262.68, 39,002.99 and 15,517.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,262.68, 39,002.99 and 15,517.05 is: 21,413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,262.68 : 39,002.99 = 15,517.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,262.68/39,002.99 = 15,517.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,262.68x = 39,002.99 × 15,517.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,262.68x = 605,211,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,211,345.98/28,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,413.80

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