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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,029.06, 38,680.41 and 15,282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,029.06, 38,680.41 and 15,282.14 is: 21,089.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,029.06 : 38,680.41 = 15,282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,029.06/38,680.41 = 15,282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,029.06x = 38,680.41 × 15,282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,029.06x = 591,119,465.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,119,465.35/28,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,089.52

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