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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,524.72, 39,365.92 and 15,949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,524.72, 39,365.92 and 15,949.52 is: 22,011.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,524.72 : 39,365.92 = 15,949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,524.72/39,365.92 = 15,949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,524.72x = 39,365.92 × 15,949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,524.72x = 627,867,528.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,867,528.36/28,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.35

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