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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,358.62, 39,134.23 and 15,783.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,358.62, 39,134.23 and 15,783.10 is: 21,780.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,358.62 : 39,134.23 = 15,783.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,358.62/39,134.23 = 15,783.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,358.62x = 39,134.23 × 15,783.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,358.62x = 617,659,465.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,659,465.51/28,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,780.31

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