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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,043.70, 38,699.04 and 15,296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,043.70, 38,699.04 and 15,296.58 is: 21,108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,043.70 : 38,699.04 = 15,296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,043.70/38,699.04 = 15,296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,043.70x = 38,699.04 × 15,296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,043.70x = 591,962,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,962,961.28/28,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,108.59

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