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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,421.64, 39,222.06 and 15,675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,421.64, 39,222.06 and 15,675.30 is: 21,632.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,421.64 : 39,222.06 = 15,675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,421.64/39,222.06 = 15,675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,421.64x = 39,222.06 × 15,675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,421.64x = 614,817,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,817,557.12/28,421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,632.02

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