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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,265.33, 39,006.65 and 15,519.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,265.33, 39,006.65 and 15,519.71 is: 21,417.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,265.33 : 39,006.65 = 15,519.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,265.33/39,006.65 = 15,519.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,265.33x = 39,006.65 × 15,519.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,265.33x = 605,372,032.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,372,032.39/28,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,417.47

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