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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,377.72, 39,160.62 and 15,803.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,377.72, 39,160.62 and 15,803.64 is: 21,808.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,377.72 : 39,160.62 = 15,803.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,377.72/39,160.62 = 15,803.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,377.72x = 39,160.62 × 15,803.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,377.72x = 618,880,340.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,880,340.66/28,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,808.67

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