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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,383.96, 39,169.87 and 15,808.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,383.96, 39,169.87 and 15,808.71 is: 21,816.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,383.96 : 39,169.87 = 15,808.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,383.96/39,169.87 = 15,808.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,383.96x = 39,169.87 × 15,808.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,383.96x = 619,225,115.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,225,115.57/28,383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,816.02

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