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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,526.70, 39,367.92 and 15,951.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,526.70, 39,367.92 and 15,951.42 is: 22,013.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,526.70 : 39,367.92 = 15,951.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,526.70/39,367.92 = 15,951.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,526.70x = 39,367.92 × 15,951.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,526.70x = 627,974,226.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,974,226.45/28,526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.56

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