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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,058.07, 38,719.91 and 15,310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,058.07, 38,719.91 and 15,310.97 is: 21,129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,058.07 : 38,719.91 = 15,310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,058.07/38,719.91 = 15,310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,058.07x = 38,719.91 × 15,310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,058.07x = 592,839,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,839,225.09/28,058.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,129.01

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