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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,073.42, 38,741.39 and 15,326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,073.42, 38,741.39 and 15,326.62 is: 21,150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,073.42 : 38,741.39 = 15,326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,073.42/38,741.39 = 15,326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,073.42x = 38,741.39 × 15,326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,073.42x = 593,774,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,774,562.80/28,073.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.77

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