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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,395.94, 39,186.67 and 15,649.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,395.94, 39,186.67 and 15,649.59 is: 21,596.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,395.94 : 39,186.67 = 15,649.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,395.94/39,186.67 = 15,649.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,395.94x = 39,186.67 × 15,649.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,395.94x = 613,255,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,255,460.99/28,395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,596.59

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