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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,366.64, 39,145.94 and 15,794.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,366.64, 39,145.94 and 15,794.36 is: 21,796.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,366.64 : 39,145.94 = 15,794.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,366.64/39,145.94 = 15,794.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,366.64x = 39,145.94 × 15,794.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,366.64x = 618,285,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,285,068.90/28,366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,796.20

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