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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,409.16, 39,206.36 and 15,662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,409.16, 39,206.36 and 15,662.28 is: 21,614.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,409.16 : 39,206.36 = 15,662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,409.16/39,206.36 = 15,662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,409.16x = 39,206.36 × 15,662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,409.16x = 614,060,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,060,988.10/28,409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,614.89

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