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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,366.96, 39,146.32 and 15,791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,366.96, 39,146.32 and 15,791.68 is: 21,792.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,366.96 : 39,146.32 = 15,791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,366.96/39,146.32 = 15,791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,366.96x = 39,146.32 × 15,791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,366.96x = 618,186,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,186,158.62/28,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,792.47

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