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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,316.41, 39,076.92 and 15,569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,316.41, 39,076.92 and 15,569.28 is: 21,485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,316.41 : 39,076.92 = 15,569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,316.41/39,076.92 = 15,569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,316.41x = 39,076.92 × 15,569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,316.41x = 608,399,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,399,509.02/28,316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,485.76

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