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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,377.86, 39,161.71 and 15,631.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,377.86, 39,161.71 and 15,631.09 is: 21,571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,377.86 : 39,161.71 = 15,631.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,377.86/39,161.71 = 15,631.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,377.86x = 39,161.71 × 15,631.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,377.86x = 612,140,213.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,140,213.56/28,377.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,571.05

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