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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,363.65, 39,141.52 and 15,616.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,363.65, 39,141.52 and 15,616.58 is: 21,550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,363.65 : 39,141.52 = 15,616.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,363.65/39,141.52 = 15,616.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,363.65x = 39,141.52 × 15,616.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,363.65x = 611,256,484.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,256,484.86/28,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,550.70

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