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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,530.68, 39,374.16 and 15,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,530.68, 39,374.16 and 15,955.52 is: 22,019.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,530.68 : 39,374.16 = 15,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,530.68/39,374.16 = 15,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,530.68x = 39,374.16 × 15,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,530.68x = 628,235,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,235,197.36/28,530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,019.64

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