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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,588.61, 39,449.23 and 15,841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,588.61, 39,449.23 and 15,841.44 is: 21,859.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,588.61 : 39,449.23 = 15,841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,588.61/39,449.23 = 15,841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,588.61x = 39,449.23 × 15,841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,588.61x = 624,932,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,932,570.49/28,588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,859.49

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