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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,640.97, 39,526.92 and 15,895.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,640.97, 39,526.92 and 15,895.35 is: 21,936.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,640.97 : 39,526.92 = 15,895.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,640.97/39,526.92 = 15,895.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,640.97x = 39,526.92 × 15,895.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,640.97x = 628,294,227.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,294,227.82/28,640.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,936.90

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