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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,713.41, 39,622.53 and 15,965.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,713.41, 39,622.53 and 15,965.58 is: 22,031.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,713.41 : 39,622.53 = 15,965.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,713.41/39,622.53 = 15,965.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,713.41x = 39,622.53 × 15,965.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,713.41x = 632,596,672.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,596,672.52/28,713.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,031.40

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