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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,829.52, 39,784.72 and 15,581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,829.52, 39,784.72 and 15,581.52 is: 21,502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,829.52 : 39,784.72 = 15,581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,829.52/39,784.72 = 15,581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,829.52x = 39,784.72 × 15,581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,829.52x = 619,906,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,906,410.37/28,829.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,502.49

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