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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,610.88, 39,484.84 and 15,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,610.88, 39,484.84 and 15,865.52 is: 21,895.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,610.88 : 39,484.84 = 15,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,610.88/39,484.84 = 15,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,610.88x = 39,484.84 × 15,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,610.88x = 626,447,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,447,518.72/28,610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,895.43

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