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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,511.86, 39,344.77 and 15,764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,511.86, 39,344.77 and 15,764.30 is: 21,753.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,511.86 : 39,344.77 = 15,764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,511.86/39,344.77 = 15,764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,511.86x = 39,344.77 × 15,764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,511.86x = 620,242,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,242,521.58/28,511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,753.84

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