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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,566.36, 39,421.58 and 15,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,566.36, 39,421.58 and 15,991 is: 22,067.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,566.36 : 39,421.58 = 15,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,566.36/39,421.58 = 15,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,566.36x = 39,421.58 × 15,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,566.36x = 630,390,485.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,390,485.78/28,566.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,067.58

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