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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,359.39, 39,135.95 and 15,787.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,359.39, 39,135.95 and 15,787.11 is: 21,786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,359.39 : 39,135.95 = 15,787.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,359.39/39,135.95 = 15,787.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,359.39x = 39,135.95 × 15,787.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,359.39x = 617,843,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,843,608.96/28,359.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,786.21

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