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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,560.68, 39,413.73 and 15,985.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,560.68, 39,413.73 and 15,985.43 is: 22,059.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,560.68 : 39,413.73 = 15,985.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,560.68/39,413.73 = 15,985.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,560.68x = 39,413.73 × 15,985.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,560.68x = 630,045,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,045,421.95/28,560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,059.89

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