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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,740.36, 39,663.77 and 15,994.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,740.36, 39,663.77 and 15,994.61 is: 22,073.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,740.36 : 39,663.77 = 15,994.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,740.36/39,663.77 = 15,994.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,740.36x = 39,663.77 × 15,994.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,740.36x = 634,406,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,406,253.99/28,740.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,073.71

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