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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,088.43, 38,762.33 and 15,341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,088.43, 38,762.33 and 15,341.98 is: 21,172.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,088.43 : 38,762.33 = 15,341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,088.43/38,762.33 = 15,341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,088.43x = 38,762.33 × 15,341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,088.43x = 594,690,891.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,690,891.61/28,088.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,172.09

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