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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,903.07, 39,886.23 and 15,655.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,903.07, 39,886.23 and 15,655.07 is: 21,603.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,903.07 : 39,886.23 = 15,655.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,903.07/39,886.23 = 15,655.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,903.07x = 39,886.23 × 15,655.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,903.07x = 624,421,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,421,444.98/28,903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,603.99

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