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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,316.65, 39,073.59 and 15,567.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,316.65, 39,073.59 and 15,567.73 is: 21,481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,316.65 : 39,073.59 = 15,567.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,316.65/39,073.59 = 15,567.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,316.65x = 39,073.59 × 15,567.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,316.65x = 608,287,099.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,287,099.25/28,316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,481.61

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