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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,382.70, 39,167.07 and 15,807.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,382.70, 39,167.07 and 15,807.18 is: 21,813.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,382.70 : 39,167.07 = 15,807.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,382.70/39,167.07 = 15,807.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,382.70x = 39,167.07 × 15,807.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,382.70x = 619,120,925.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,120,925.56/28,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,813.32

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