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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,316.73, 39,077.11 and 15,570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,316.73, 39,077.11 and 15,570.12 is: 21,486.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,316.73 : 39,077.11 = 15,570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,316.73/39,077.11 = 15,570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,316.73x = 39,077.11 × 15,570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,316.73x = 608,435,399.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,435,399.57/28,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,486.78

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