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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,044.82, 38,701.47 and 15,298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,044.82, 38,701.47 and 15,298.12 is: 21,111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,044.82 : 38,701.47 = 15,298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,044.82/38,701.47 = 15,298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,044.82x = 38,701.47 × 15,298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,044.82x = 592,059,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,059,732.24/28,044.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.20

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