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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,070.63, 38,737.54 and 15,323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,070.63, 38,737.54 and 15,323.82 is: 21,146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,070.63 : 38,737.54 = 15,323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,070.63/38,737.54 = 15,323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,070.63x = 38,737.54 × 15,323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,070.63x = 593,607,090.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,607,090.20/28,070.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,146.91

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