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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,621.59, 39,497.52 and 15,875.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,621.59, 39,497.52 and 15,875.43 is: 21,907.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,621.59 : 39,497.52 = 15,875.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,621.59/39,497.52 = 15,875.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,621.59x = 39,497.52 × 15,875.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,621.59x = 627,040,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,040,113.93/28,621.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,907.94

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