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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,376.25, 39,158.89 and 15,629.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,376.25, 39,158.89 and 15,629.19 is: 21,568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,376.25 : 39,158.89 = 15,629.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,376.25/39,158.89 = 15,629.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,376.25x = 39,158.89 × 15,629.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,376.25x = 612,021,732.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,021,732.00/28,376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,568.10

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