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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,410.77, 39,206.96 and 15,663.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,410.77, 39,206.96 and 15,663.67 is: 21,615.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,410.77 : 39,206.96 = 15,663.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,410.77/39,206.96 = 15,663.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,410.77x = 39,206.96 × 15,663.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,410.77x = 614,124,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,124,843.98/28,410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,615.92

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