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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,381.41, 39,167.56 and 15,806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,381.41, 39,167.56 and 15,806.16 is: 21,813.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,381.41 : 39,167.56 = 15,806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,381.41/39,167.56 = 15,806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,381.41x = 39,167.56 × 15,806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,381.41x = 619,088,680.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,088,680.65/28,381.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,813.18

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