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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,316.96, 39,077.55 and 15,570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,316.96, 39,077.55 and 15,570.96 is: 21,488.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,316.96 : 39,077.55 = 15,570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,316.96/39,077.55 = 15,570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,316.96x = 39,077.55 × 15,570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,316.96x = 608,474,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,474,967.95/28,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,488.00

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