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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,377.69, 39,161.19 and 15,630.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,377.69, 39,161.19 and 15,630.96 is: 21,570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,377.69 : 39,161.19 = 15,630.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,377.69/39,161.19 = 15,630.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,377.69x = 39,161.19 × 15,630.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,377.69x = 612,126,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,126,994.44/28,377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,570.71

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