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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,286.69, 39,035.66 and 15,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,286.69, 39,035.66 and 15,711.44 is: 21,681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,286.69 : 39,035.66 = 15,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,286.69/39,035.66 = 15,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,286.69x = 39,035.66 × 15,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,286.69x = 613,306,156.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,306,156.21/28,286.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,681.80

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