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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,047.08, 38,705.08 and 15,300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,047.08, 38,705.08 and 15,300.53 is: 21,114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,047.08 : 38,705.08 = 15,300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,047.08/38,705.08 = 15,300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,047.08x = 38,705.08 × 15,300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,047.08x = 592,208,296.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,208,296.20/28,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,114.80

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