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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,265.94, 39,007.45 and 15,690.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,265.94, 39,007.45 and 15,690.69 is: 21,653.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,265.94 : 39,007.45 = 15,690.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,265.94/39,007.45 = 15,690.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,265.94x = 39,007.45 × 15,690.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,265.94x = 612,053,805.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,053,805.64/28,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,653.40

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