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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,378.22, 39,161.59 and 15,631.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,378.22, 39,161.59 and 15,631.14 is: 21,570.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,378.22 : 39,161.59 = 15,631.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,378.22/39,161.59 = 15,631.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,378.22x = 39,161.59 × 15,631.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,378.22x = 612,140,295.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,140,295.91/28,378.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,570.78

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