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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,615.01, 39,489.18 and 15,868.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,615.01, 39,489.18 and 15,868.72 is: 21,899.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,615.01 : 39,489.18 = 15,868.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,615.01/39,489.18 = 15,868.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,615.01x = 39,489.18 × 15,868.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,615.01x = 626,642,641.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,642,641.73/28,615.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,899.09

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