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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,539.44, 39,388.40 and 15,965.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,539.44, 39,388.40 and 15,965.04 is: 22,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,539.44 : 39,388.40 = 15,965.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,539.44/39,388.40 = 15,965.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,539.44x = 39,388.40 × 15,965.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,539.44x = 628,837,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,837,381.54/28,539.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.98

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