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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,619.55, 39,496.97 and 15,873.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,619.55, 39,496.97 and 15,873.90 is: 21,907.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,619.55 : 39,496.97 = 15,873.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,619.55/39,496.97 = 15,873.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,619.55x = 39,496.97 × 15,873.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,619.55x = 626,970,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,970,952.08/28,619.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,907.09

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