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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,437.51, 39,243.90 and 15,690.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,437.51, 39,243.90 and 15,690.84 is: 21,653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,437.51 : 39,243.90 = 15,690.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,437.51/39,243.90 = 15,690.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,437.51x = 39,243.90 × 15,690.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,437.51x = 615,769,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,769,755.88/28,437.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,653.43

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