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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,381.26, 39,167.02 and 15,635.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,381.26, 39,167.02 and 15,635.36 is: 21,577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,381.26 : 39,167.02 = 15,635.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,381.26/39,167.02 = 15,635.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,381.26x = 39,167.02 × 15,635.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,381.26x = 612,390,457.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,390,457.83/28,381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,577.28

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