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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,066.29, 38,730.45 and 15,490.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,066.29, 38,730.45 and 15,490.77 is: 21,376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,066.29 : 38,730.45 = 15,490.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,066.29/38,730.45 = 15,490.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,066.29x = 38,730.45 × 15,490.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,066.29x = 599,964,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,964,492.95/28,066.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.69

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