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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,075, 38,743.52 and 15,499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,075, 38,743.52 and 15,499.84 is: 21,389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,075 : 38,743.52 = 15,499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,075/38,743.52 = 15,499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,075x = 38,743.52 × 15,499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,075x = 600,518,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,518,361.04/28,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.79

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