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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,448.62, 39,258.82 and 15,701.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,448.62, 39,258.82 and 15,701.92 is: 21,668.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,448.62 : 39,258.82 = 15,701.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,448.62/39,258.82 = 15,701.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,448.62x = 39,258.82 × 15,701.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,448.62x = 616,438,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,438,850.93/28,448.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.50

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