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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,048.10, 38,705.54 and 15,301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,048.10, 38,705.54 and 15,301.54 is: 21,115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,048.10 : 38,705.54 = 15,301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,048.10/38,705.54 = 15,301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,048.10x = 38,705.54 × 15,301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,048.10x = 592,254,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,254,368.53/28,048.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,115.67

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