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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,381.38, 39,167.51 and 15,806.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,381.38, 39,167.51 and 15,806.13 is: 21,813.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,381.38 : 39,167.51 = 15,806.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,381.38/39,167.51 = 15,806.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,381.38x = 39,167.51 × 15,806.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,381.38x = 619,086,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,086,598.51/28,381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,813.13

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