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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,039.04, 38,693.75 and 15,291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,039.04, 38,693.75 and 15,291.99 is: 21,102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,039.04 : 38,693.75 = 15,291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,039.04/38,693.75 = 15,291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,039.04x = 38,693.75 × 15,291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,039.04x = 591,704,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,704,447.62/28,039.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.88

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