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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,879, 39,853.14 and 15,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,879, 39,853.14 and 15,631 is: 21,570.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,879 : 39,853.14 = 15,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,879/39,853.14 = 15,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,879x = 39,853.14 × 15,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,879x = 622,944,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,944,431.34/28,879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,570.84

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