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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,291.52, 39,042.72 and 15,716.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,291.52, 39,042.72 and 15,716.48 is: 21,688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,291.52 : 39,042.72 = 15,716.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,291.52/39,042.72 = 15,716.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,291.52x = 39,042.72 × 15,716.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,291.52x = 613,614,128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,614,128.03/28,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,688.98

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