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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,413.84, 39,211.37 and 15,667.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,413.84, 39,211.37 and 15,667.48 is: 21,621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,413.84 : 39,211.37 = 15,667.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,413.84/39,211.37 = 15,667.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,413.84x = 39,211.37 × 15,667.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,413.84x = 614,343,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,343,355.25/28,413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,621.27

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