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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,370.25, 39,152.16 and 15,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,370.25, 39,152.16 and 15,795 is: 21,797.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,370.25 : 39,152.16 = 15,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,370.25/39,152.16 = 15,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,370.25x = 39,152.16 × 15,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,370.25x = 618,408,367.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,408,367.20/28,370.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,797.78

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