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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,347.36, 39,117.70 and 15,598.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,347.36, 39,117.70 and 15,598.36 is: 21,524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,347.36 : 39,117.70 = 15,598.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,347.36/39,117.70 = 15,598.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,347.36x = 39,117.70 × 15,598.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,347.36x = 610,171,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,171,966.97/28,347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.83

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