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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,051.10, 38,709.68 and 15,304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,051.10, 38,709.68 and 15,304.54 is: 21,119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,051.10 : 38,709.68 = 15,304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,051.10/38,709.68 = 15,304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,051.10x = 38,709.68 × 15,304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,051.10x = 592,433,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,433,845.95/28,051.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,119.81

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