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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,367.54, 39,147.49 and 15,621.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,367.54, 39,147.49 and 15,621.91 is: 21,558.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,367.54 : 39,147.49 = 15,621.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,367.54/39,147.49 = 15,621.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,367.54x = 39,147.49 × 15,621.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,367.54x = 611,558,437.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,558,437.67/28,367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,558.39

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