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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,422.91, 39,224.01 and 15,676.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,422.91, 39,224.01 and 15,676.62 is: 21,633.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,422.91 : 39,224.01 = 15,676.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,422.91/39,224.01 = 15,676.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,422.91x = 39,224.01 × 15,676.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,422.91x = 614,899,899.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,899,899.65/28,422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,633.95

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