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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,562.38, 39,416.05 and 15,987.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,562.38, 39,416.05 and 15,987.13 is: 22,062.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,562.38 : 39,416.05 = 15,987.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,562.38/39,416.05 = 15,987.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,562.38x = 39,416.05 × 15,987.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,562.38x = 630,149,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,149,238.42/28,562.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,062.21

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