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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,632.69, 39,511.13 and 15,885.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,632.69, 39,511.13 and 15,885.36 is: 21,920.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,632.69 : 39,511.13 = 15,885.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,632.69/39,511.13 = 15,885.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,632.69x = 39,511.13 × 15,885.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,632.69x = 627,648,444.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,648,444.63/28,632.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,920.69

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