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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,267.92, 39,011.76 and 15,692.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,267.92, 39,011.76 and 15,692.58 is: 21,656.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,267.92 : 39,011.76 = 15,692.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,267.92/39,011.76 = 15,692.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,267.92x = 39,011.76 × 15,692.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,267.92x = 612,195,164.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,195,164.74/28,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,656.89

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