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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,306.56, 39,062.88 and 15,560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,306.56, 39,062.88 and 15,560.08 is: 21,472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,306.56 : 39,062.88 = 15,560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,306.56/39,062.88 = 15,560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,306.56x = 39,062.88 × 15,560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,306.56x = 607,821,537.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,821,537.83/28,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,472.82

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