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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,393.50, 39,183.03 and 15,819.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,393.50, 39,183.03 and 15,819.06 is: 21,830.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,393.50 : 39,183.03 = 15,819.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,393.50/39,183.03 = 15,819.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,393.50x = 39,183.03 × 15,819.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,393.50x = 619,838,702.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,838,702.55/28,393.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,830.30

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