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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,311.26, 39,070.49 and 15,564.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,311.26, 39,070.49 and 15,564.89 is: 21,480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,311.26 : 39,070.49 = 15,564.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,311.26/39,070.49 = 15,564.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,311.26x = 39,070.49 × 15,564.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,311.26x = 608,127,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,127,898.95/28,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,480.08

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