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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,512.76, 39,347.76 and 15,937.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,512.76, 39,347.76 and 15,937.24 is: 21,993.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,512.76 : 39,347.76 = 15,937.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,512.76/39,347.76 = 15,937.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,512.76x = 39,347.76 × 15,937.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,512.76x = 627,094,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,094,694.58/28,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,993.48

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