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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,651.98, 39,542.10 and 15,906.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,651.98, 39,542.10 and 15,906.36 is: 21,952.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,651.98 : 39,542.10 = 15,906.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,651.98/39,542.10 = 15,906.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,651.98x = 39,542.10 × 15,906.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,651.98x = 628,970,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,970,877.76/28,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,952.09

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