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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,047.80, 38,706.03 and 15,301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,047.80, 38,706.03 and 15,301.01 is: 21,115.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,047.80 : 38,706.03 = 15,301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,047.80/38,706.03 = 15,301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,047.80x = 38,706.03 × 15,301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,047.80x = 592,241,352.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,241,352.09/28,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,115.43

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