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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,383.59, 39,170.06 and 15,808.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,383.59, 39,170.06 and 15,808.55 is: 21,816.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,383.59 : 39,170.06 = 15,808.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,383.59/39,170.06 = 15,808.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,383.59x = 39,170.06 × 15,808.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,383.59x = 619,221,852.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,221,852.01/28,383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,816.19

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