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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,371.38, 39,152.77 and 15,796.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,371.38, 39,152.77 and 15,796.40 is: 21,799.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,371.38 : 39,152.77 = 15,796.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,371.38/39,152.77 = 15,796.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,371.38x = 39,152.77 × 15,796.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,371.38x = 618,472,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,472,580.77/28,371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,799.18

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