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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,367.91, 39,146.95 and 15,792.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,367.91, 39,146.95 and 15,792.66 is: 21,793.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,367.91 : 39,146.95 = 15,792.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,367.91/39,146.95 = 15,792.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,367.91x = 39,146.95 × 15,792.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,367.91x = 618,234,236.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,234,236.17/28,367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,793.44

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