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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,072.73, 38,740.27 and 15,497.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,072.73, 38,740.27 and 15,497.39 is: 21,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,072.73 : 38,740.27 = 15,497.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,072.73/38,740.27 = 15,497.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,072.73x = 38,740.27 × 15,497.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,072.73x = 600,373,072.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,373,072.90/28,072.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,386.34

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