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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,666.70, 39,558.28 and 15,919.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,666.70, 39,558.28 and 15,919.11 is: 21,967.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,666.70 : 39,558.28 = 15,919.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,666.70/39,558.28 = 15,919.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,666.70x = 39,558.28 × 15,919.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,666.70x = 629,732,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,732,610.73/28,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,967.39

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