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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,717.98, 39,630.94 and 15,972.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,717.98, 39,630.94 and 15,972.32 is: 22,041.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,717.98 : 39,630.94 = 15,972.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,717.98/39,630.94 = 15,972.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,717.98x = 39,630.94 × 15,972.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,717.98x = 632,998,055.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,998,055.58/28,717.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.87

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