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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,416.14, 39,214.77 and 15,670.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,416.14, 39,214.77 and 15,670.79 is: 21,625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,416.14 : 39,214.77 = 15,670.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,416.14/39,214.77 = 15,670.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,416.14x = 39,214.77 × 15,670.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,416.14x = 614,526,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,526,425.57/28,416.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,625.96

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