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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,070.69, 38,737.59 and 15,495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,070.69, 38,737.59 and 15,495.44 is: 21,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,070.69 : 38,737.59 = 15,495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,070.69/38,737.59 = 15,495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,070.69x = 38,737.59 × 15,495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,070.69x = 600,256,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,256,001.59/28,070.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,383.73

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