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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,049.90, 38,708.96 and 15,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,049.90, 38,708.96 and 15,303.20 is: 21,118.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,049.90 : 38,708.96 = 15,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,049.90/38,708.96 = 15,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,049.90x = 38,708.96 × 15,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,049.90x = 592,370,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,370,686.61/28,049.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,118.46

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