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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,072.23, 38,739.59 and 15,496.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,072.23, 38,739.59 and 15,496.89 is: 21,385.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,072.23 : 38,739.59 = 15,496.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,072.23/38,739.59 = 15,496.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,072.23x = 38,739.59 × 15,496.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,072.23x = 600,343,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,343,087.39/28,072.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,385.66

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