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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,290.89, 39,042.63 and 15,715.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,290.89, 39,042.63 and 15,715.64 is: 21,688.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,290.89 : 39,042.63 = 15,715.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,290.89/39,042.63 = 15,715.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,290.89x = 39,042.63 × 15,715.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,290.89x = 613,579,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,579,917.73/28,290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,688.25

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