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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,394.24, 39,183.60 and 15,819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,394.24, 39,183.60 and 15,819.20 is: 21,830.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,394.24 : 39,183.60 = 15,819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,394.24/39,183.60 = 15,819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,394.24x = 39,183.60 × 15,819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,394.24x = 619,853,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,853,205.12/28,394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,830.24

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