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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,441.70, 39,249.28 and 15,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,441.70, 39,249.28 and 15,695 is: 21,658.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,441.70 : 39,249.28 = 15,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,441.70/39,249.28 = 15,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,441.70x = 39,249.28 × 15,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,441.70x = 616,017,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,017,449.60/28,441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,658.95

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