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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,618.59, 39,492.28 and 15,870.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,618.59, 39,492.28 and 15,870.77 is: 21,900.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,618.59 : 39,492.28 = 15,870.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,618.59/39,492.28 = 15,870.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,618.59x = 39,492.28 × 15,870.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,618.59x = 626,772,863.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,772,863.13/28,618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,900.90

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