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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,078.77, 38,748.40 and 15,331.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,078.77, 38,748.40 and 15,331.91 is: 21,157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,078.77 : 38,748.40 = 15,331.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,078.77/38,748.40 = 15,331.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,078.77x = 38,748.40 × 15,331.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,078.77x = 594,086,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,086,981.44/28,078.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.87

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