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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,311, 39,070.40 and 15,735.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,311, 39,070.40 and 15,735.75 is: 21,716.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,311 : 39,070.40 = 15,735.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,311/39,070.40 = 15,735.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,311x = 39,070.40 × 15,735.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,311x = 614,801,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,801,968.12/28,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,716.01

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