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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,648.59, 39,534.44 and 15,901.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,648.59, 39,534.44 and 15,901.03 is: 21,943.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,648.59 : 39,534.44 = 15,901.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,648.59/39,534.44 = 15,901.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,648.59x = 39,534.44 × 15,901.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,648.59x = 628,638,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,638,316.47/28,648.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,943.08

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