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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,806.13, 39,752.48 and 15,558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,806.13, 39,752.48 and 15,558.13 is: 21,470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,806.13 : 39,752.48 = 15,558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,806.13/39,752.48 = 15,558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,806.13x = 39,752.48 × 15,558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,806.13x = 618,473,975.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,473,975.11/28,806.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,470.22

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