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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,383.42, 39,170.91 and 15,808.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,383.42, 39,170.91 and 15,808.14 is: 21,816.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,383.42 : 39,170.91 = 15,808.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,383.42/39,170.91 = 15,808.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,383.42x = 39,170.91 × 15,808.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,383.42x = 619,219,229.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,219,229.21/28,383.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,816.23

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