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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,443.38, 39,251.88 and 15,868.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,443.38, 39,251.88 and 15,868.13 is: 21,898.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,443.38 : 39,251.88 = 15,868.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,443.38/39,251.88 = 15,868.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,443.38x = 39,251.88 × 15,868.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,443.38x = 622,853,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,853,738.33/28,443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,898.03

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