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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,710.99, 39,616.35 and 15,963.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,710.99, 39,616.35 and 15,963.81 is: 22,027.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,710.99 : 39,616.35 = 15,963.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,710.99/39,616.35 = 15,963.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,710.99x = 39,616.35 × 15,963.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,710.99x = 632,427,884.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,427,884.29/28,710.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,027.38

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