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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,816.88, 39,767.31 and 15,568.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,816.88, 39,767.31 and 15,568.88 is: 21,485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,816.88 : 39,767.31 = 15,568.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,816.88/39,767.31 = 15,568.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,816.88x = 39,767.31 × 15,568.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,816.88x = 619,132,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,132,278.48/28,816.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,485.06

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