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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,632.52, 39,513.09 and 15,711.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,632.52, 39,513.09 and 15,711.71 is: 21,682.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,632.52 : 39,513.09 = 15,711.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,632.52/39,513.09 = 15,711.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,632.52x = 39,513.09 × 15,711.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,632.52x = 620,818,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,818,013.72/28,632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,682.27

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