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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,544.48, 39,391.32 and 15,969.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,544.48, 39,391.32 and 15,969.23 is: 22,037.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,544.48 : 39,391.32 = 15,969.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,544.48/39,391.32 = 15,969.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,544.48x = 39,391.32 × 15,969.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,544.48x = 629,048,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,048,852.13/28,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,037.50

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