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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,360.36, 39,139.62 and 15,789.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,360.36, 39,139.62 and 15,789.16 is: 21,790.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,360.36 : 39,139.62 = 15,789.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,360.36/39,139.62 = 15,789.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,360.36x = 39,139.62 × 15,789.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,360.36x = 617,981,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,981,722.52/28,360.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,790.33

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