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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,486.77, 39,312.59 and 15,911.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,486.77, 39,312.59 and 15,911.25 is: 21,958.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,486.77 : 39,312.59 = 15,911.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,486.77/39,312.59 = 15,911.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,486.77x = 39,312.59 × 15,911.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,486.77x = 625,512,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,512,368.08/28,486.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,958.00

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