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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,514.58, 39,349.35 and 15,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,514.58, 39,349.35 and 15,941.76 is: 21,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,514.58 : 39,349.35 = 15,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,514.58/39,349.35 = 15,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,514.58x = 39,349.35 × 15,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,514.58x = 627,297,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,297,893.86/28,514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,999.20

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