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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,410.01, 39,206.09 and 15,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,410.01, 39,206.09 and 15,663.70 is: 21,616.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,410.01 : 39,206.09 = 15,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,410.01/39,206.09 = 15,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,410.01x = 39,206.09 × 15,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,410.01x = 614,112,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,112,255.60/28,410.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,616.05

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