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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,638.54, 39,521.40 and 15,891.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,638.54, 39,521.40 and 15,891.77 is: 21,930.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,638.54 : 39,521.40 = 15,891.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,638.54/39,521.40 = 15,891.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,638.54x = 39,521.40 × 15,891.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,638.54x = 628,064,998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,064,998.88/28,638.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,930.76

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