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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,567.69, 39,425.23 and 15,992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,567.69, 39,425.23 and 15,992.44 is: 22,070.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,567.69 : 39,425.23 = 15,992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,567.69/39,425.23 = 15,992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,567.69x = 39,425.23 × 15,992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,567.69x = 630,505,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,505,546.69/28,567.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,070.58

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