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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,904.75, 39,888.56 and 15,656.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,904.75, 39,888.56 and 15,656.75 is: 21,606.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,904.75 : 39,888.56 = 15,656.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,904.75/39,888.56 = 15,656.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,904.75x = 39,888.56 × 15,656.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,904.75x = 624,525,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,525,133.50/28,904.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,606.32

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