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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,661.63, 39,551.12 and 15,914.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,661.63, 39,551.12 and 15,914.15 is: 21,960.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,661.63 : 39,551.12 = 15,914.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,661.63/39,551.12 = 15,914.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,661.63x = 39,551.12 × 15,914.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,661.63x = 629,422,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,422,456.35/28,661.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,960.46

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