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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,359.84, 39,136.80 and 15,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,359.84, 39,136.80 and 15,614.40 is: 21,547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,359.84 : 39,136.80 = 15,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,359.84/39,136.80 = 15,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,359.84x = 39,136.80 × 15,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,359.84x = 611,097,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,097,649.92/28,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,547.99

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