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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,316.57, 39,077.33 and 15,570.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,316.57, 39,077.33 and 15,570.29 is: 21,487.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,316.57 : 39,077.33 = 15,570.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,316.57/39,077.33 = 15,570.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,316.57x = 39,077.33 × 15,570.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,316.57x = 608,445,380.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,445,380.37/28,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,487.26

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