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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,660.61, 39,553.58 and 15,915.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,660.61, 39,553.58 and 15,915.26 is: 21,964.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,660.61 : 39,553.58 = 15,915.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,660.61/39,553.58 = 15,915.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,660.61x = 39,553.58 × 15,915.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,660.61x = 629,505,509.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,505,509.63/28,660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,964.14

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