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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,266.99, 39,006.49 and 15,690.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,266.99, 39,006.49 and 15,690.75 is: 21,652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,266.99 : 39,006.49 = 15,690.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,266.99/39,006.49 = 15,690.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,266.99x = 39,006.49 × 15,690.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,266.99x = 612,041,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,041,082.97/28,266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,652.15

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