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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,393.88, 39,188.22 and 15,822.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,393.88, 39,188.22 and 15,822.68 is: 21,837.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,393.88 : 39,188.22 = 15,822.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,393.88/39,188.22 = 15,822.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,393.88x = 39,188.22 × 15,822.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,393.88x = 620,062,664.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,062,664.83/28,393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,837.90

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