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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,625.84, 39,503.70 and 15,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,625.84, 39,503.70 and 15,878.60 is: 21,912.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,625.84 : 39,503.70 = 15,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,625.84/39,503.70 = 15,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,625.84x = 39,503.70 × 15,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,625.84x = 627,263,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,263,450.82/28,625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,912.49

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