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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,397.83, 39,189.27 and 15,651.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,397.83, 39,189.27 and 15,651.47 is: 21,599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,397.83 : 39,189.27 = 15,651.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,397.83/39,189.27 = 15,651.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,397.83x = 39,189.27 × 15,651.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,397.83x = 613,369,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,369,683.73/28,397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,599.17

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