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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,659.57, 39,551.44 and 15,912.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,659.57, 39,551.44 and 15,912.76 is: 21,960.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,659.57 : 39,551.44 = 15,912.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,659.57/39,551.44 = 15,912.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,659.57x = 39,551.44 × 15,912.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,659.57x = 629,372,572.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,372,572.37/28,659.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,960.29

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