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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,396.89, 39,187.98 and 15,650.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,396.89, 39,187.98 and 15,650.54 is: 21,597.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,396.89 : 39,187.98 = 15,650.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,396.89/39,187.98 = 15,650.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,396.89x = 39,187.98 × 15,650.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,396.89x = 613,312,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,312,852.57/28,396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,597.89

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