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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,385.77, 39,173.61 and 15,810.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,385.77, 39,173.61 and 15,810.52 is: 21,819.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,385.77 : 39,173.61 = 15,810.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,385.77/39,173.61 = 15,810.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,385.77x = 39,173.61 × 15,810.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,385.77x = 619,355,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,355,144.38/28,385.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,819.21

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