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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,089.09, 38,762.62 and 15,342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,089.09, 38,762.62 and 15,342.12 is: 21,171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,089.09 : 38,762.62 = 15,342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,089.09/38,762.62 = 15,342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,089.09x = 38,762.62 × 15,342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,089.09x = 594,700,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,700,729.20/28,089.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,171.95

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