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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,050.08, 38,709.22 and 15,303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,050.08, 38,709.22 and 15,303.53 is: 21,118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,050.08 : 38,709.22 = 15,303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,050.08/38,709.22 = 15,303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,050.08x = 38,709.22 × 15,303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,050.08x = 592,387,709.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,387,709.55/28,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,118.93

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