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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,364.29, 39,143.66 and 15,618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,364.29, 39,143.66 and 15,618.08 is: 21,553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,364.29 : 39,143.66 = 15,618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,364.29/39,143.66 = 15,618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,364.29x = 39,143.66 × 15,618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,364.29x = 611,348,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,348,833.14/28,364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.47

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