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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,376.12, 39,159.12 and 15,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,376.12, 39,159.12 and 15,629 is: 21,568.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,376.12 : 39,159.12 = 15,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,376.12/39,159.12 = 15,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,376.12x = 39,159.12 × 15,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,376.12x = 612,017,886.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,017,886.48/28,376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,568.06

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