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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,522.28, 39,361 and 15,947.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,522.28, 39,361 and 15,947.04 is: 22,007.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,522.28 : 39,361 = 15,947.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,522.28/39,361 = 15,947.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,522.28x = 39,361 × 15,947.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,522.28x = 627,691,441.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,691,441.44/28,522.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,007.06

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