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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,375.22, 39,157.43 and 15,628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,375.22, 39,157.43 and 15,628.16 is: 21,566.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,375.22 : 39,157.43 = 15,628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,375.22/39,157.43 = 15,628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,375.22x = 39,157.43 × 15,628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,375.22x = 611,958,522.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,958,522.41/28,375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,566.65

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