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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,477.24, 39,298.37 and 15,731.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,477.24, 39,298.37 and 15,731.25 is: 21,709.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,477.24 : 39,298.37 = 15,731.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,477.24/39,298.37 = 15,731.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,477.24x = 39,298.37 × 15,731.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,477.24x = 618,212,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,212,257.04/28,477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,709.00

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