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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,359, 39,136.68 and 15,784.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,359, 39,136.68 and 15,784.56 is: 21,783.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,359 : 39,136.68 = 15,784.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,359/39,136.68 = 15,784.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,359x = 39,136.68 × 15,784.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,359x = 617,755,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,755,273.66/28,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,783.39

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