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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,139.06, 38,830.38 and 15,563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,139.06, 38,830.38 and 15,563 is: 21,476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,139.06 : 38,830.38 = 15,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,139.06/38,830.38 = 15,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,139.06x = 38,830.38 × 15,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,139.06x = 604,317,203.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,317,203.94/28,139.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,476.10

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