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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,866.38, 39,835.72 and 15,618.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,866.38, 39,835.72 and 15,618.38 is: 21,553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,866.38 : 39,835.72 = 15,618.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,866.38/39,835.72 = 15,618.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,866.38x = 39,835.72 × 15,618.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,866.38x = 622,169,174.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,169,174.31/28,866.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.42

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