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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,410.62, 39,206.86 and 15,836.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,410.62, 39,206.86 and 15,836.18 is: 21,854.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,410.62 : 39,206.86 = 15,836.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,410.62/39,206.86 = 15,836.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,410.62x = 39,206.86 × 15,836.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,410.62x = 620,886,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,886,892.19/28,410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,854.04

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