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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,665.54, 39,554.46 and 15,917.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,665.54, 39,554.46 and 15,917.76 is: 21,964.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,665.54 : 39,554.46 = 15,917.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,665.54/39,554.46 = 15,917.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,665.54x = 39,554.46 × 15,917.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,665.54x = 629,618,401.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,618,401.21/28,665.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,964.30

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