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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,061.22, 38,724.14 and 15,314.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,061.22, 38,724.14 and 15,314.61 is: 21,133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,061.22 : 38,724.14 = 15,314.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,061.22/38,724.14 = 15,314.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,061.22x = 38,724.14 × 15,314.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,061.22x = 593,045,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,045,199.04/28,061.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,133.98

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