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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,912.44, 39,898.86 and 15,664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,912.44, 39,898.86 and 15,664.44 is: 21,616.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,912.44 : 39,898.86 = 15,664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,912.44/39,898.86 = 15,664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,912.44x = 39,898.86 × 15,664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,912.44x = 624,993,298.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,993,298.54/28,912.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,616.76

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