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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,391.76, 39,180.24 and 15,816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,391.76, 39,180.24 and 15,816.60 is: 21,826.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,391.76 : 39,180.24 = 15,816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,391.76/39,180.24 = 15,816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,391.76x = 39,180.24 × 15,816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,391.76x = 619,698,183.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,698,183.98/28,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,826.69

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