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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,541.01, 39,387.69 and 15,965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,541.01, 39,387.69 and 15,965.76 is: 22,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,541.01 : 39,387.69 = 15,965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,541.01/39,387.69 = 15,965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,541.01x = 39,387.69 × 15,965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,541.01x = 628,854,405.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,854,405.49/28,541.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.36

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