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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,390.50, 39,178.89 and 15,816.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,390.50, 39,178.89 and 15,816.06 is: 21,826.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,390.50 : 39,178.89 = 15,816.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,390.50/39,178.89 = 15,816.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,390.50x = 39,178.89 × 15,816.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,390.50x = 619,655,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,655,674.97/28,390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,826.16

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