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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,062.93, 38,725.62 and 15,315.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,062.93, 38,725.62 and 15,315.79 is: 21,135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,062.93 : 38,725.62 = 15,315.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,062.93/38,725.62 = 15,315.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,062.93x = 38,725.62 × 15,315.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,062.93x = 593,113,463.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,113,463.54/28,062.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,135.12

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