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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,413.42, 39,209.55 and 15,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,413.42, 39,209.55 and 15,666.40 is: 21,619.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,413.42 : 39,209.55 = 15,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,413.42/39,209.55 = 15,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,413.42x = 39,209.55 × 15,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,413.42x = 614,272,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,272,494.12/28,413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,619.10

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