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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,347.33, 39,121.68 and 15,602.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,347.33, 39,121.68 and 15,602.93 is: 21,533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,347.33 : 39,121.68 = 15,602.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,347.33/39,121.68 = 15,602.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,347.33x = 39,121.68 × 15,602.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,347.33x = 610,412,844.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,412,844.13/28,347.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,533.34

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