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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,537.84, 39,381.96 and 15,962.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,537.84, 39,381.96 and 15,962.68 is: 22,028.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,537.84 : 39,381.96 = 15,962.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,537.84/39,381.96 = 15,962.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,537.84x = 39,381.96 × 15,962.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,537.84x = 628,641,625.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,641,625.25/28,537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,028.35

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