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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,410.14, 39,207.75 and 15,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,410.14, 39,207.75 and 15,663.26 is: 21,616.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,410.14 : 39,207.75 = 15,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,410.14/39,207.75 = 15,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,410.14x = 39,207.75 × 15,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,410.14x = 614,121,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,121,182.27/28,410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,616.27

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