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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,558.26, 39,410.52 and 15,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,558.26, 39,410.52 and 15,983 is: 22,056.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,558.26 : 39,410.52 = 15,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,558.26/39,410.52 = 15,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,558.26x = 39,410.52 × 15,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,558.26x = 629,898,341.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,898,341.16/28,558.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,056.61

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