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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,530.50, 39,372.23 and 15,955.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,530.50, 39,372.23 and 15,955.25 is: 22,018.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,530.50 : 39,372.23 = 15,955.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,530.50/39,372.23 = 15,955.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,530.50x = 39,372.23 × 15,955.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,530.50x = 628,193,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,193,692.93/28,530.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,018.32

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