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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,397.59, 39,188.93 and 15,651.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,397.59, 39,188.93 and 15,651.22 is: 21,598.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,397.59 : 39,188.93 = 15,651.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,397.59/39,188.93 = 15,651.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,397.59x = 39,188.93 × 15,651.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,397.59x = 613,354,584.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,354,584.71/28,397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.83

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