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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,071.76, 38,739.03 and 15,496.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,071.76, 38,739.03 and 15,496.51 is: 21,385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,071.76 : 38,739.03 = 15,496.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,071.76/38,739.03 = 15,496.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,071.76x = 38,739.03 × 15,496.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,071.76x = 600,319,765.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,319,765.79/28,071.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,385.18

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