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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,060.14, 38,723.22 and 15,313.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,060.14, 38,723.22 and 15,313.43 is: 21,132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,060.14 : 38,723.22 = 15,313.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,060.14/38,723.22 = 15,313.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,060.14x = 38,723.22 × 15,313.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,060.14x = 592,985,318.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,985,318.84/28,060.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,132.66

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