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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,282.08, 39,031.20 and 15,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,282.08, 39,031.20 and 15,706.56 is: 21,676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,282.08 : 39,031.20 = 15,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,282.08/39,031.20 = 15,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,282.08x = 39,031.20 × 15,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,282.08x = 613,045,884.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,045,884.67/28,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,676.12

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