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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,384.53, 39,170.66 and 15,809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,384.53, 39,170.66 and 15,809.28 is: 21,816.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,384.53 : 39,170.66 = 15,809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,384.53/39,170.66 = 15,809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,384.53x = 39,170.66 × 15,809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,384.53x = 619,259,931.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,259,931.72/28,384.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,816.81

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