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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,973.16, 39,983.14 and 15,725.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,973.16, 39,983.14 and 15,725.16 is: 21,700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,973.16 : 39,983.14 = 15,725.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,973.16/39,983.14 = 15,725.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,973.16x = 39,983.14 × 15,725.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,973.16x = 628,741,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,741,273.80/28,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,700.82

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