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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,711.40, 39,619.53 and 15,964.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,711.40, 39,619.53 and 15,964.02 is: 22,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,711.40 : 39,619.53 = 15,964.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,711.40/39,619.53 = 15,964.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,711.40x = 39,619.53 × 15,964.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,711.40x = 632,486,969.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,486,969.31/28,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,029.13

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