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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,538.55, 39,383.19 and 15,963.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,538.55, 39,383.19 and 15,963.30 is: 22,029.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,538.55 : 39,383.19 = 15,963.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,538.55/39,383.19 = 15,963.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,538.55x = 39,383.19 × 15,963.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,538.55x = 628,685,676.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,685,676.93/28,538.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,029.35

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