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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,859, 39,825.50 and 15,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,859, 39,825.50 and 15,611 is: 21,543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,859 : 39,825.50 = 15,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,859/39,825.50 = 15,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,859x = 39,825.50 × 15,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,859x = 621,715,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,715,880.50/28,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,543.22

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