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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,506.83, 39,335.99 and 15,758.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,506.83, 39,335.99 and 15,758.28 is: 21,744.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,506.83 : 39,335.99 = 15,758.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,506.83/39,335.99 = 15,758.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,506.83x = 39,335.99 × 15,758.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,506.83x = 619,867,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,867,465.71/28,506.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,744.53

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