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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,034.28, 38,686.55 and 15,287.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,034.28, 38,686.55 and 15,287.81 is: 21,096.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,034.28 : 38,686.55 = 15,287.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,034.28/38,686.55 = 15,287.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,034.28x = 38,686.55 × 15,287.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,034.28x = 591,432,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,432,356.08/28,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,096.76

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