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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,382.06, 39,168.46 and 15,806.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,382.06, 39,168.46 and 15,806.81 is: 21,814.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,382.06 : 39,168.46 = 15,806.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,382.06/39,168.46 = 15,806.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,382.06x = 39,168.46 × 15,806.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,382.06x = 619,128,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,128,522.89/28,382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,814.08

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