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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,404.38, 39,198.31 and 15,658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,404.38, 39,198.31 and 15,658.04 is: 21,608.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,404.38 : 39,198.31 = 15,658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,404.38/39,198.31 = 15,658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,404.38x = 39,198.31 × 15,658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,404.38x = 613,768,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,768,764.76/28,404.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,608.24

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