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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,699.28, 39,604.97 and 15,952.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,699.28, 39,604.97 and 15,952.06 is: 22,013.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,699.28 : 39,604.97 = 15,952.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,699.28/39,604.97 = 15,952.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,699.28x = 39,604.97 × 15,952.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,699.28x = 631,780,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,780,579.95/28,699.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.82

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