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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,283.31, 39,029.43 and 15,707.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,283.31, 39,029.43 and 15,707.25 is: 21,675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,283.31 : 39,029.43 = 15,707.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,283.31/39,029.43 = 15,707.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,283.31x = 39,029.43 × 15,707.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,283.31x = 613,045,014.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,045,014.37/28,283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,675.15

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