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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,525.34, 39,363.90 and 15,952.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,525.34, 39,363.90 and 15,952.52 is: 22,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,525.34 : 39,363.90 = 15,952.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,525.34/39,363.90 = 15,952.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,525.34x = 39,363.90 × 15,952.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,525.34x = 627,953,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,953,402.03/28,525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.88

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