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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,044.54, 38,702.19 and 15,297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,044.54, 38,702.19 and 15,297.93 is: 21,111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,044.54 : 38,702.19 = 15,297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,044.54/38,702.19 = 15,297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,044.54x = 38,702.19 × 15,297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,044.54x = 592,063,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,063,538.60/28,044.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.55

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