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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,159.64, 38,860.36 and 15,584.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,159.64, 38,860.36 and 15,584.40 is: 21,506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,159.64 : 38,860.36 = 15,584.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,159.64/38,860.36 = 15,584.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,159.64x = 38,860.36 × 15,584.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,159.64x = 605,615,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,615,394.38/28,159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,506.50

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