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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,063.40, 38,727.59 and 15,316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,063.40, 38,727.59 and 15,316.70 is: 21,137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,063.40 : 38,727.59 = 15,316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,063.40/38,727.59 = 15,316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,063.40x = 38,727.59 × 15,316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,063.40x = 593,178,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,178,607.53/28,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,137.09

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