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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,515.65, 39,351.69 and 15,940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,515.65, 39,351.69 and 15,940.40 is: 21,997.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,515.65 : 39,351.69 = 15,940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,515.65/39,351.69 = 15,940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,515.65x = 39,351.69 × 15,940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,515.65x = 627,281,482.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,281,482.52/28,515.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,997.80

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