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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,073, 38,740.74 and 15,497.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,073, 38,740.74 and 15,497.84 is: 21,387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,073 : 38,740.74 = 15,497.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,073/38,740.74 = 15,497.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,073x = 38,740.74 × 15,497.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,073x = 600,397,790.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,397,790.00/28,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,387.02

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