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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,546.93, 39,394.82 and 15,800.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,546.93, 39,394.82 and 15,800.98 is: 21,805.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,546.93 : 39,394.82 = 15,800.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,546.93/39,394.82 = 15,800.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,546.93x = 39,394.82 × 15,800.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,546.93x = 622,476,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,476,703.94/28,546.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,805.38

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