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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,370.50, 39,152.51 and 15,795.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,370.50, 39,152.51 and 15,795.25 is: 21,798.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,370.50 : 39,152.51 = 15,795.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,370.50/39,152.51 = 15,795.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,370.50x = 39,152.51 × 15,795.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,370.50x = 618,423,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,423,604.60/28,370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,798.12

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