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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,552.08, 39,403.60 and 15,805.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,552.08, 39,403.60 and 15,805.38 is: 21,812.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,552.08 : 39,403.60 = 15,805.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,552.08/39,403.60 = 15,805.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,552.08x = 39,403.60 × 15,805.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,552.08x = 622,788,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,788,871.37/28,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,812.38

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