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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,306.44, 39,065.34 and 15,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,306.44, 39,065.34 and 15,732 is: 21,711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,306.44 : 39,065.34 = 15,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,306.44/39,065.34 = 15,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,306.44x = 39,065.34 × 15,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,306.44x = 614,575,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,575,928.88/28,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,711.52

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