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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,704.98, 39,608.09 and 15,957.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,704.98, 39,608.09 and 15,957.81 is: 22,019.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,704.98 : 39,608.09 = 15,957.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,704.98/39,608.09 = 15,957.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,704.98x = 39,608.09 × 15,957.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,704.98x = 632,058,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,058,354.74/28,704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,019.12

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