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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,538.73, 39,383.55 and 15,618.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,538.73, 39,383.55 and 15,618.42 is: 21,553.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,538.73 : 39,383.55 = 15,618.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,538.73/39,383.55 = 15,618.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,538.73x = 39,383.55 × 15,618.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,538.73x = 615,108,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,108,824.99/28,538.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.48

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