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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,638.71, 39,521.67 and 15,892.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,638.71, 39,521.67 and 15,892.76 is: 21,932.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,638.71 : 39,521.67 = 15,892.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,638.71/39,521.67 = 15,892.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,638.71x = 39,521.67 × 15,892.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,638.71x = 628,108,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,108,322.40/28,638.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,932.14

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