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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,376, 39,158.94 and 15,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,376, 39,158.94 and 15,803.24 is: 21,808.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,376 : 39,158.94 = 15,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,376/39,158.94 = 15,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,376x = 39,158.94 × 15,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,376x = 618,838,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,838,126.97/28,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,808.50

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