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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,362.84, 39,138.30 and 15,788.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,362.84, 39,138.30 and 15,788.76 is: 21,787.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,362.84 : 39,138.30 = 15,788.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,362.84/39,138.30 = 15,788.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,362.84x = 39,138.30 × 15,788.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,362.84x = 617,945,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,945,225.51/28,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,787.14

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