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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,411.62, 39,208.24 and 15,665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,411.62, 39,208.24 and 15,665.28 is: 21,618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,411.62 : 39,208.24 = 15,665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,411.62/39,208.24 = 15,665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,411.62x = 39,208.24 × 15,665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,411.62x = 614,208,057.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,208,057.91/28,411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.20

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