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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,569.76, 39,424.08 and 15,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,569.76, 39,424.08 and 15,992.80 is: 22,068.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,569.76 : 39,424.08 = 15,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,569.76/39,424.08 = 15,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,569.76x = 39,424.08 × 15,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,569.76x = 630,501,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,501,426.62/28,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,068.84

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