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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,358, 39,134.04 and 15,782.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,358, 39,134.04 and 15,782.76 is: 21,780.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,358 : 39,134.04 = 15,782.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,358/39,134.04 = 15,782.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,358x = 39,134.04 × 15,782.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,358x = 617,643,161.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,643,161.15/28,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,780.21

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