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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,071.97, 38,739.91 and 15,325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,071.97, 38,739.91 and 15,325.69 is: 21,149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,071.97 : 38,739.91 = 15,325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,071.97/38,739.91 = 15,325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,071.97x = 38,739.91 × 15,325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,071.97x = 593,715,995.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,715,995.75/28,071.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,149.78

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