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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,316.25, 39,076.47 and 15,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,316.25, 39,076.47 and 15,741 is: 21,722.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,316.25 : 39,076.47 = 15,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,316.25/39,076.47 = 15,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,316.25x = 39,076.47 × 15,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,316.25x = 615,102,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,102,714.27/28,316.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,722.61

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