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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,031.06, 38,683.16 and 15,284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,031.06, 38,683.16 and 15,284.14 is: 21,092.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,031.06 : 38,683.16 = 15,284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,031.06/38,683.16 = 15,284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,031.06x = 38,683.16 × 15,284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,031.06x = 591,238,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,238,833.08/28,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,092.28

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