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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,368.50, 39,149.88 and 15,793.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,368.50, 39,149.88 and 15,793.26 is: 21,795.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,368.50 : 39,149.88 = 15,793.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,368.50/39,149.88 = 15,793.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,368.50x = 39,149.88 × 15,793.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,368.50x = 618,304,233.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,304,233.81/28,368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,795.45

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