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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,560.61, 39,414.17 and 15,985.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,560.61, 39,414.17 and 15,985.33 is: 22,060.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,560.61 : 39,414.17 = 15,985.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,560.61/39,414.17 = 15,985.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,560.61x = 39,414.17 × 15,985.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,560.61x = 630,048,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,048,514.13/28,560.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,060.05

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