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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,306.58, 39,062.13 and 15,731.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,306.58, 39,062.13 and 15,731.06 is: 21,708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,306.58 : 39,062.13 = 15,731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,306.58/39,062.13 = 15,731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,306.58x = 39,062.13 × 15,731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,306.58x = 614,488,710.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,488,710.76/28,306.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,708.33

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