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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,566.40, 39,421.44 and 15,990.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,566.40, 39,421.44 and 15,990.40 is: 22,066.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,566.40 : 39,421.44 = 15,990.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,566.40/39,421.44 = 15,990.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,566.40x = 39,421.44 × 15,990.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,566.40x = 630,364,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,364,594.18/28,566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.64

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