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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,443.63, 39,251.93 and 15,696.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,443.63, 39,251.93 and 15,696.93 is: 21,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,443.63 : 39,251.93 = 15,696.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,443.63/39,251.93 = 15,696.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,443.63x = 39,251.93 × 15,696.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,443.63x = 616,134,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,134,522.83/28,443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,661.60

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