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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,060.93, 38,724.90 and 15,314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,060.93, 38,724.90 and 15,314.93 is: 21,135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,060.93 : 38,724.90 = 15,314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,060.93/38,724.90 = 15,314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,060.93x = 38,724.90 × 15,314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,060.93x = 593,069,132.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,069,132.76/28,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,135.05

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