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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,406.62, 39,201.33 and 15,832.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,406.62, 39,201.33 and 15,832.18 is: 21,848.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,406.62 : 39,201.33 = 15,832.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,406.62/39,201.33 = 15,832.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,406.62x = 39,201.33 × 15,832.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,406.62x = 620,642,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,642,512.80/28,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,848.52

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