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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,056.20, 38,717.33 and 15,309.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,056.20, 38,717.33 and 15,309.09 is: 21,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,056.20 : 38,717.33 = 15,309.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,056.20/38,717.33 = 15,309.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,056.20x = 38,717.33 × 15,309.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,056.20x = 592,727,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,727,012.98/28,056.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,126.42

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