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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,649.09, 39,535.13 and 15,901.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,649.09, 39,535.13 and 15,901.53 is: 21,943.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,649.09 : 39,535.13 = 15,901.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,649.09/39,535.13 = 15,901.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,649.09x = 39,535.13 × 15,901.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,649.09x = 628,669,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,669,095.50/28,649.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,943.77

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