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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,525.44, 39,366.93 and 15,950.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,525.44, 39,366.93 and 15,950.19 is: 22,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,525.44 : 39,366.93 = 15,950.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,525.44/39,366.93 = 15,950.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,525.44x = 39,366.93 × 15,950.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,525.44x = 627,909,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,909,933.47/28,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.28

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