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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,406.76, 39,201.12 and 15,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,406.76, 39,201.12 and 15,659.52 is: 21,610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,406.76 : 39,201.12 = 15,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,406.76/39,201.12 = 15,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,406.76x = 39,201.12 × 15,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,406.76x = 613,870,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,870,722.66/28,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,610.02

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