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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,717.49, 39,628.91 and 15,971.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,717.49, 39,628.91 and 15,971.54 is: 22,040.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,717.49 : 39,628.91 = 15,971.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,717.49/39,628.91 = 15,971.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,717.49x = 39,628.91 × 15,971.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,717.49x = 632,934,563.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,934,563.01/28,717.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,040.04

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