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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,366.96, 39,147.96 and 15,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,366.96, 39,147.96 and 15,791.44 is: 21,793.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,366.96 : 39,147.96 = 15,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,366.96/39,147.96 = 15,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,366.96x = 39,147.96 × 15,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,366.96x = 618,202,661.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,202,661.46/28,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,793.05

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