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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,336.51, 39,104.27 and 15,761.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,336.51, 39,104.27 and 15,761.26 is: 21,750.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,336.51 : 39,104.27 = 15,761.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,336.51/39,104.27 = 15,761.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,336.51x = 39,104.27 × 15,761.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,336.51x = 616,332,371.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,332,371.06/28,336.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,750.47

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