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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,081.85, 38,752.34 and 15,334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,081.85, 38,752.34 and 15,334.53 is: 21,161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,081.85 : 38,752.34 = 15,334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,081.85/38,752.34 = 15,334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,081.85x = 38,752.34 × 15,334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,081.85x = 594,248,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,248,843.63/28,081.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,161.32

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