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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,623.80, 39,502.83 and 15,878.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,623.80, 39,502.83 and 15,878.19 is: 21,913.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,623.80 : 39,502.83 = 15,878.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,623.80/39,502.83 = 15,878.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,623.80x = 39,502.83 × 15,878.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,623.80x = 627,233,440.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,233,440.28/28,623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,913.01

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