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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,057.20, 38,718.70 and 15,310.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,057.20, 38,718.70 and 15,310.09 is: 21,127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,057.20 : 38,718.70 = 15,310.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,057.20/38,718.70 = 15,310.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,057.20x = 38,718.70 × 15,310.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,057.20x = 592,786,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,786,781.68/28,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,127.80

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