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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,066.23, 38,731.26 and 15,490.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,066.23, 38,731.26 and 15,490.98 is: 21,377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,066.23 : 38,731.26 = 15,490.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,066.23/38,731.26 = 15,490.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,066.23x = 38,731.26 × 15,490.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,066.23x = 599,985,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,985,232.13/28,066.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,377.48

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