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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,363.27, 39,139.94 and 15,616.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,363.27, 39,139.94 and 15,616.19 is: 21,549.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,363.27 : 39,139.94 = 15,616.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,363.27/39,139.94 = 15,616.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,363.27x = 39,139.94 × 15,616.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,363.27x = 611,216,582.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,216,582.97/28,363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,549.58

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