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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,376.26, 39,158.85 and 15,801.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,376.26, 39,158.85 and 15,801.10 is: 21,805.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,376.26 : 39,158.85 = 15,801.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,376.26/39,158.85 = 15,801.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,376.26x = 39,158.85 × 15,801.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,376.26x = 618,752,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,752,904.74/28,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,805.30

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