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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,060.29, 38,722.68 and 15,313.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,060.29, 38,722.68 and 15,313.05 is: 21,131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,060.29 : 38,722.68 = 15,313.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,060.29/38,722.68 = 15,313.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,060.29x = 38,722.68 × 15,313.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,060.29x = 592,962,334.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,962,334.97/28,060.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,131.73

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