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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,512.23, 39,347.24 and 15,765.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,512.23, 39,347.24 and 15,765.26 is: 21,756.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,512.23 : 39,347.24 = 15,765.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,512.23/39,347.24 = 15,765.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,512.23x = 39,347.24 × 15,765.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,512.23x = 620,319,193.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,319,193.32/28,512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,756.25

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