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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,919.50, 39,908.97 and 15,671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,919.50, 39,908.97 and 15,671.50 is: 21,626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,919.50 : 39,908.97 = 15,671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,919.50/39,908.97 = 15,671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,919.50x = 39,908.97 × 15,671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,919.50x = 625,433,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,433,423.36/28,919.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,626.70

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