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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,504.99, 39,336.62 and 15,758.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,504.99, 39,336.62 and 15,758.51 is: 21,746.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,504.99 : 39,336.62 = 15,758.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,504.99/39,336.62 = 15,758.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,504.99x = 39,336.62 × 15,758.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,504.99x = 619,886,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,886,322.95/28,504.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,746.59

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