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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,072.72, 38,741.70 and 15,498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,072.72, 38,741.70 and 15,498.28 is: 21,388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,072.72 : 38,741.70 = 15,498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,072.72/38,741.70 = 15,498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,072.72x = 38,741.70 × 15,498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,072.72x = 600,429,714.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,429,714.28/28,072.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,388.37

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