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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,062.90, 38,727.02 and 15,316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,062.90, 38,727.02 and 15,316.19 is: 21,136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,062.90 : 38,727.02 = 15,316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,062.90/38,727.02 = 15,316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,062.90x = 38,727.02 × 15,316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,062.90x = 593,150,126.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,150,126.24/28,062.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.45

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