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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,375.62, 39,158.64 and 15,800.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,375.62, 39,158.64 and 15,800.64 is: 21,805.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,375.62 : 39,158.64 = 15,800.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,375.62/39,158.64 = 15,800.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,375.62x = 39,158.64 × 15,800.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,375.62x = 618,731,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,731,573.53/28,375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,805.04

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