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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,675.98, 39,573.96 and 15,930.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,675.98, 39,573.96 and 15,930.12 is: 21,984.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,675.98 : 39,573.96 = 15,930.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,675.98/39,573.96 = 15,930.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,675.98x = 39,573.96 × 15,930.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,675.98x = 630,417,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,417,931.68/28,675.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,984.18

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