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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,510.88, 39,343.41 and 15,763.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,510.88, 39,343.41 and 15,763.31 is: 21,752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,510.88 : 39,343.41 = 15,763.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,510.88/39,343.41 = 15,763.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,510.88x = 39,343.41 × 15,763.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,510.88x = 620,182,171.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,182,171.57/28,510.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,752.48

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