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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,665.70, 39,556.90 and 15,918.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,665.70, 39,556.90 and 15,918.11 is: 21,966.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,665.70 : 39,556.90 = 15,918.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,665.70/39,556.90 = 15,918.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,665.70x = 39,556.90 × 15,918.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,665.70x = 629,671,085.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,671,085.46/28,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,966.01

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