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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,059.06, 38,721.93 and 15,312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,059.06, 38,721.93 and 15,312.90 is: 21,132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,059.06 : 38,721.93 = 15,312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,059.06/38,721.93 = 15,312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,059.06x = 38,721.93 × 15,312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,059.06x = 592,945,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,945,041.90/28,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,132.04

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