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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,265.58, 39,006.67 and 15,519.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,265.58, 39,006.67 and 15,519.32 is: 21,416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,265.58 : 39,006.67 = 15,519.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,265.58/39,006.67 = 15,519.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,265.58x = 39,006.67 × 15,519.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,265.58x = 605,356,798.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,356,798.83/28,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,416.75

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