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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,047.68, 38,705.85 and 15,300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,047.68, 38,705.85 and 15,300.88 is: 21,115.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,047.68 : 38,705.85 = 15,300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,047.68/38,705.85 = 15,300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,047.68x = 38,705.85 × 15,300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,047.68x = 592,233,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,233,469.38/28,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,115.24

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