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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,412.64, 39,211.20 and 15,665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,412.64, 39,211.20 and 15,665.76 is: 21,619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,412.64 : 39,211.20 = 15,665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,412.64/39,211.20 = 15,665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,412.64x = 39,211.20 × 15,665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,412.64x = 614,273,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,273,248.51/28,412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,619.72

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