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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,567.88, 39,423.67 and 15,992.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,567.88, 39,423.67 and 15,992.90 is: 22,070.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,567.88 : 39,423.67 = 15,992.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,567.88/39,423.67 = 15,992.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,567.88x = 39,423.67 × 15,992.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,567.88x = 630,498,574.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,498,574.84/28,567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,070.20

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