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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,358.55, 39,136.10 and 15,784.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,358.55, 39,136.10 and 15,784.11 is: 21,782.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,358.55 : 39,136.10 = 15,784.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,358.55/39,136.10 = 15,784.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,358.55x = 39,136.10 × 15,784.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,358.55x = 617,728,428.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,728,428.45/28,358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,782.79

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