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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,650.98, 39,540.72 and 15,905.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,650.98, 39,540.72 and 15,905.36 is: 21,950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,650.98 : 39,540.72 = 15,905.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,650.98/39,540.72 = 15,905.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,650.98x = 39,540.72 × 15,905.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,650.98x = 628,909,386.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,909,386.26/28,650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,950.71

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