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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,540.91, 39,386.49 and 15,794.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,540.91, 39,386.49 and 15,794.63 is: 21,796.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,540.91 : 39,386.49 = 15,794.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,540.91/39,386.49 = 15,794.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,540.91x = 39,386.49 × 15,794.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,540.91x = 622,094,839.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,094,839.62/28,540.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,796.61

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