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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,652.94, 39,540.03 and 15,906.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,652.94, 39,540.03 and 15,906.68 is: 21,950.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,652.94 : 39,540.03 = 15,906.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,652.94/39,540.03 = 15,906.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,652.94x = 39,540.03 × 15,906.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,652.94x = 628,950,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,950,406.70/28,652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,950.64

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