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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,701.28, 39,607.74 and 15,954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,701.28, 39,607.74 and 15,954.08 is: 22,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,701.28 : 39,607.74 = 15,954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,701.28/39,607.74 = 15,954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,701.28x = 39,607.74 × 15,954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,701.28x = 631,905,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,905,052.58/28,701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.62

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