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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,265.36, 39,006.68 and 15,519.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,265.36, 39,006.68 and 15,519.74 is: 21,417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,265.36 : 39,006.68 = 15,519.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,265.36/39,006.68 = 15,519.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,265.36x = 39,006.68 × 15,519.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,265.36x = 605,373,259.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,373,259.23/28,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,417.50

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