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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,072.38, 38,739.95 and 15,497.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,072.38, 38,739.95 and 15,497.13 is: 21,386.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,072.38 : 38,739.95 = 15,497.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,072.38/38,739.95 = 15,497.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,072.38x = 38,739.95 × 15,497.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,072.38x = 600,357,886.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,357,886.39/28,072.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,386.07

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