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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,053.25, 38,714.21 and 15,306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,053.25, 38,714.21 and 15,306.64 is: 21,123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,053.25 : 38,714.21 = 15,306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,053.25/38,714.21 = 15,306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,053.25x = 38,714.21 × 15,306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,053.25x = 592,584,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,584,475.35/28,053.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,123.56

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