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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,088.68, 38,761.32 and 15,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,088.68, 38,761.32 and 15,341.44 is: 21,170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,088.68 : 38,761.32 = 15,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,088.68/38,761.32 = 15,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,088.68x = 38,761.32 × 15,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,088.68x = 594,654,465.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,654,465.10/28,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,170.61

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