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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,638.81, 39,521.76 and 15,892.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,638.81, 39,521.76 and 15,892.04 is: 21,931.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,638.81 : 39,521.76 = 15,892.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,638.81/39,521.76 = 15,892.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,638.81x = 39,521.76 × 15,892.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,638.81x = 628,081,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,081,193.18/28,638.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,931.12

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