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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,312.94, 39,072.32 and 15,566.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,312.94, 39,072.32 and 15,566.66 is: 21,482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,312.94 : 39,072.32 = 15,566.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,312.94/39,072.32 = 15,566.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,312.94x = 39,072.32 × 15,566.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,312.94x = 608,225,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,225,520.85/28,312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,482.25

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