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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,365.58, 39,141.80 and 15,618.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,365.58, 39,141.80 and 15,618.61 is: 21,552.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,365.58 : 39,141.80 = 15,618.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,365.58/39,141.80 = 15,618.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,365.58x = 39,141.80 × 15,618.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,365.58x = 611,340,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,340,430.80/28,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,552.19

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