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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,377.35, 39,161.02 and 15,630.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,377.35, 39,161.02 and 15,630.59 is: 21,570.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,377.35 : 39,161.02 = 15,630.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,377.35/39,161.02 = 15,630.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,377.35x = 39,161.02 × 15,630.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,377.35x = 612,109,880.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,109,880.67/28,377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,570.36

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