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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,511.27, 39,346.14 and 15,765.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,511.27, 39,346.14 and 15,765.50 is: 21,756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,511.27 : 39,346.14 = 15,765.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,511.27/39,346.14 = 15,765.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,511.27x = 39,346.14 × 15,765.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,511.27x = 620,311,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,311,539.49/28,511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,756.72

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