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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,265.45, 39,006.77 and 15,690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,265.45, 39,006.77 and 15,690.20 is: 21,652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,265.45 : 39,006.77 = 15,690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,265.45/39,006.77 = 15,690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,265.45x = 39,006.77 × 15,690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,265.45x = 612,023,749.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,023,749.17/28,265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,652.72

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