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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,376.69, 39,159.81 and 15,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,376.69, 39,159.81 and 15,629.96 is: 21,569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,376.69 : 39,159.81 = 15,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,376.69/39,159.81 = 15,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,376.69x = 39,159.81 × 15,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,376.69x = 612,066,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,066,263.91/28,376.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.33

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