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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,476.67, 39,297.65 and 15,730.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,476.67, 39,297.65 and 15,730.73 is: 21,708.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,476.67 : 39,297.65 = 15,730.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,476.67/39,297.65 = 15,730.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,476.67x = 39,297.65 × 15,730.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,476.67x = 618,180,584.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,180,584.21/28,476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,708.32

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