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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,526.08, 39,366.10 and 15,950.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,526.08, 39,366.10 and 15,950.82 is: 22,012.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,526.08 : 39,366.10 = 15,950.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,526.08/39,366.10 = 15,950.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,526.08x = 39,366.10 × 15,950.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,526.08x = 627,921,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,921,575.20/28,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.19

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