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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,323.52, 39,087.84 and 15,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,323.52, 39,087.84 and 15,748 is: 21,733.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,323.52 : 39,087.84 = 15,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,323.52/39,087.84 = 15,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,323.52x = 39,087.84 × 15,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,323.52x = 615,555,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,555,304.32/28,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,733.01

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