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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,264.68, 39,005.76 and 15,519.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,264.68, 39,005.76 and 15,519.06 is: 21,416.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,264.68 : 39,005.76 = 15,519.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,264.68/39,005.76 = 15,519.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,264.68x = 39,005.76 × 15,519.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,264.68x = 605,332,729.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,332,729.79/28,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,416.58

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