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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,035.79, 38,688.92 and 15,289.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,035.79, 38,688.92 and 15,289.00 is: 21,098.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,035.79 : 38,688.92 = 15,289.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,035.79/38,688.92 = 15,289.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,035.79x = 38,688.92 × 15,289.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,035.79x = 591,514,782.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,514,782.05/28,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,098.56

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