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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,281.41, 39,026.62 and 15,532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,281.41, 39,026.62 and 15,532.11 is: 21,433.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,281.41 : 39,026.62 = 15,532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,281.41/39,026.62 = 15,532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,281.41x = 39,026.62 × 15,532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,281.41x = 606,165,905.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,165,905.79/28,281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,433.37

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