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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,665.46, 39,557.82 and 15,918.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,665.46, 39,557.82 and 15,918.67 is: 21,967.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,665.46 : 39,557.82 = 15,918.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,665.46/39,557.82 = 15,918.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,665.46x = 39,557.82 × 15,918.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,665.46x = 629,707,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,707,882.50/28,665.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,967.48

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