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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,369.76, 39,150.26 and 15,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,369.76, 39,150.26 and 15,794.24 is: 21,796.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,369.76 : 39,150.26 = 15,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,369.76/39,150.26 = 15,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,369.76x = 39,150.26 × 15,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,369.76x = 618,348,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,348,602.50/28,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,796.05

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