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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,511.20, 39,339.84 and 15,933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,511.20, 39,339.84 and 15,933.52 is: 21,985.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,511.20 : 39,339.84 = 15,933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,511.20/39,339.84 = 15,933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,511.20x = 39,339.84 × 15,933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,511.20x = 626,822,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,822,127.44/28,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.12

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