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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,393.20, 39,183.04 and 15,818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,393.20, 39,183.04 and 15,818 is: 21,829.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,393.20 : 39,183.04 = 15,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,393.20/39,183.04 = 15,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,393.20x = 39,183.04 × 15,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,393.20x = 619,797,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,797,326.72/28,393.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,829.08

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