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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,047.30, 38,705.34 and 15,300.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,047.30, 38,705.34 and 15,300.51 is: 21,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,047.30 : 38,705.34 = 15,300.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,047.30/38,705.34 = 15,300.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,047.30x = 38,705.34 × 15,300.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,047.30x = 592,211,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,211,441.72/28,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,114.74

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