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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,891, 39,869.58 and 15,643

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,891, 39,869.58 and 15,643 is: 21,587.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,891 : 39,869.58 = 15,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,891/39,869.58 = 15,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,891x = 39,869.58 × 15,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,891x = 623,679,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,679,839.94/28,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,587.34

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