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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,709.48, 39,614.29 and 15,962.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,709.48, 39,614.29 and 15,962.31 is: 22,025.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,709.48 : 39,614.29 = 15,962.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,709.48/39,614.29 = 15,962.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,709.48x = 39,614.29 × 15,962.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,709.48x = 632,335,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,335,537.50/28,709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,025.32

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