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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,306.09, 39,061.33 and 15,731.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,306.09, 39,061.33 and 15,731.65 is: 21,709.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,306.09 : 39,061.33 = 15,731.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,306.09/39,061.33 = 15,731.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,306.09x = 39,061.33 × 15,731.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,306.09x = 614,499,172.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,499,172.09/28,306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,709.08

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