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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,064.96, 38,729.34 and 15,318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,064.96, 38,729.34 and 15,318.04 is: 21,138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,064.96 : 38,729.34 = 15,318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,064.96/38,729.34 = 15,318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,064.96x = 38,729.34 × 15,318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,064.96x = 593,257,555.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,257,555.09/28,064.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,138.73

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