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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,525.89, 39,365.55 and 15,950.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,525.89, 39,365.55 and 15,950.64 is: 22,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,525.89 : 39,365.55 = 15,950.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,525.89/39,365.55 = 15,950.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,525.89x = 39,365.55 × 15,950.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,525.89x = 627,905,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,905,716.45/28,525.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.78

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