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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,664.71, 39,556.74 and 15,917.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,664.71, 39,556.74 and 15,917.23 is: 21,965.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,664.71 : 39,556.74 = 15,917.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,664.71/39,556.74 = 15,917.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,664.71x = 39,556.74 × 15,917.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,664.71x = 629,633,728.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,633,728.63/28,664.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,965.47

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