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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,514.69, 39,346.83 and 15,766.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,514.69, 39,346.83 and 15,766.16 is: 21,755.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,514.69 : 39,346.83 = 15,766.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,514.69/39,346.83 = 15,766.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,514.69x = 39,346.83 × 15,766.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,514.69x = 620,348,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,348,220.54/28,514.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,755.39

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