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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,287.78, 39,037.16 and 15,712.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,287.78, 39,037.16 and 15,712.53 is: 21,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,287.78 : 39,037.16 = 15,712.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,287.78/39,037.16 = 15,712.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,287.78x = 39,037.16 × 15,712.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,287.78x = 613,372,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,372,469.05/28,287.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,683.30

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