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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,730.13, 39,647.88 and 15,809.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,730.13, 39,647.88 and 15,809.57 is: 21,817.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,730.13 : 39,647.88 = 15,809.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,730.13/39,647.88 = 15,809.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,730.13x = 39,647.88 × 15,809.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,730.13x = 626,815,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,815,974.05/28,730.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,817.38

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