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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,363.14, 39,141.96 and 15,617.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,363.14, 39,141.96 and 15,617.64 is: 21,552.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,363.14 : 39,141.96 = 15,617.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,363.14/39,141.96 = 15,617.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,363.14x = 39,141.96 × 15,617.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,363.14x = 611,305,040.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,305,040.17/28,363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,552.80

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