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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,063.21, 38,727.45 and 15,316.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,063.21, 38,727.45 and 15,316.49 is: 21,136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,063.21 : 38,727.45 = 15,316.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,063.21/38,727.45 = 15,316.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,063.21x = 38,727.45 × 15,316.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,063.21x = 593,168,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,168,600.65/28,063.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.88

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