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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,322.13, 39,084.57 and 15,575.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,322.13, 39,084.57 and 15,575.53 is: 21,494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,322.13 : 39,084.57 = 15,575.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,322.13/39,084.57 = 15,575.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,322.13x = 39,084.57 × 15,575.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,322.13x = 608,762,892.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,762,892.57/28,322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,494.25

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