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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,076.48, 38,743.88 and 15,327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,076.48, 38,743.88 and 15,327.12 is: 21,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,076.48 : 38,743.88 = 15,327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,076.48/38,743.88 = 15,327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,076.48x = 38,743.88 × 15,327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,076.48x = 593,832,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,832,021.39/28,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.52

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