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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,513.02, 39,344.54 and 15,764.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,513.02, 39,344.54 and 15,764.48 is: 21,753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,513.02 : 39,344.54 = 15,764.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,513.02/39,344.54 = 15,764.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,513.02x = 39,344.54 × 15,764.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,513.02x = 620,246,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,246,196.59/28,513.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,753.09

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