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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,263.99, 39,002.36 and 15,687.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,263.99, 39,002.36 and 15,687.75 is: 21,648.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,263.99 : 39,002.36 = 15,687.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,263.99/39,002.36 = 15,687.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,263.99x = 39,002.36 × 15,687.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,263.99x = 611,859,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,859,194.65/28,263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,648.01

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