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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,265.31, 39,005.42 and 15,689.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,265.31, 39,005.42 and 15,689.25 is: 21,650.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,265.31 : 39,005.42 = 15,689.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,265.31/39,005.42 = 15,689.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,265.31x = 39,005.42 × 15,689.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,265.31x = 611,965,707.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,965,707.29/28,265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,650.77

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