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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,273.26, 39,018.30 and 15,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,273.26, 39,018.30 and 15,698 is: 21,663.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,273.26 : 39,018.30 = 15,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,273.26/39,018.30 = 15,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,273.26x = 39,018.30 × 15,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,273.26x = 612,509,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,509,273.40/28,273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,663.91

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