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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,912.59, 39,899.21 and 15,664.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,912.59, 39,899.21 and 15,664.59 is: 21,617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,912.59 : 39,899.21 = 15,664.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,912.59/39,899.21 = 15,664.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,912.59x = 39,899.21 × 15,664.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,912.59x = 625,004,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,004,687.65/28,912.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,617.04

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