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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,062.21, 38,726.07 and 15,315.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,062.21, 38,726.07 and 15,315.49 is: 21,135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,062.21 : 38,726.07 = 15,315.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,062.21/38,726.07 = 15,315.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,062.21x = 38,726.07 × 15,315.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,062.21x = 593,108,737.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,108,737.82/28,062.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,135.50

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