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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,075.01, 38,743.52 and 15,499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,075.01, 38,743.52 and 15,499.76 is: 21,389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,075.01 : 38,743.52 = 15,499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,075.01/38,743.52 = 15,499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,075.01x = 38,743.52 × 15,499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,075.01x = 600,514,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,514,990.34/28,075.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.67

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