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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,310.15, 39,068.37 and 15,563.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,310.15, 39,068.37 and 15,563.27 is: 21,477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,310.15 : 39,068.37 = 15,563.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,310.15/39,068.37 = 15,563.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,310.15x = 39,068.37 × 15,563.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,310.15x = 608,031,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,031,395.43/28,310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,477.51

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