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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,507.69, 39,337.21 and 15,759.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,507.69, 39,337.21 and 15,759.16 is: 21,745.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,507.69 : 39,337.21 = 15,759.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,507.69/39,337.21 = 15,759.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,507.69x = 39,337.21 × 15,759.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,507.69x = 619,921,110.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,921,110.86/28,507.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,745.75

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