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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,717.34, 39,629.88 and 15,970.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,717.34, 39,629.88 and 15,970.18 is: 22,038.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,717.34 : 39,629.88 = 15,970.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,717.34/39,629.88 = 15,970.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,717.34x = 39,629.88 × 15,970.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,717.34x = 632,896,118.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,896,118.83/28,717.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,038.81

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