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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,611.25, 39,485.85 and 15,865.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,611.25, 39,485.85 and 15,865.70 is: 21,895.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,611.25 : 39,485.85 = 15,865.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,611.25/39,485.85 = 15,865.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,611.25x = 39,485.85 × 15,865.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,611.25x = 626,470,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,470,650.35/28,611.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,895.96

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