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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,363.89, 39,140.64 and 15,614.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,363.89, 39,140.64 and 15,614.59 is: 21,547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,363.89 : 39,140.64 = 15,614.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,363.89/39,140.64 = 15,614.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,363.89x = 39,140.64 × 15,614.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,363.89x = 611,165,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,165,045.94/28,363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,547.29

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