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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,048.26, 38,706.06 and 15,301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,048.26, 38,706.06 and 15,301.53 is: 21,115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,048.26 : 38,706.06 = 15,301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,048.26/38,706.06 = 15,301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,048.26x = 38,706.06 × 15,301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,048.26x = 592,261,938.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,261,938.27/28,048.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,115.82

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