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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,710.23, 39,618.89 and 15,963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,710.23, 39,618.89 and 15,963.40 is: 22,028.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,710.23 : 39,618.89 = 15,963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,710.23/39,618.89 = 15,963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,710.23x = 39,618.89 × 15,963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,710.23x = 632,451,910.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,451,910.71/28,710.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,028.80

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