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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,080.86, 38,753.17 and 15,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,080.86, 38,753.17 and 15,335.23 is: 21,163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,080.86 : 38,753.17 = 15,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,080.86/38,753.17 = 15,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,080.86x = 38,753.17 × 15,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,080.86x = 594,288,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,288,775.18/28,080.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,163.48

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