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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,729.41, 39,645.65 and 15,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,729.41, 39,645.65 and 15,982.24 is: 22,054.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,729.41 : 39,645.65 = 15,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,729.41/39,645.65 = 15,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,729.41x = 39,645.65 × 15,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,729.41x = 633,626,196.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,626,196.93/28,729.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,054.97

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