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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,089.60, 38,763.95 and 15,343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,089.60, 38,763.95 and 15,343.16 is: 21,173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,089.60 : 38,763.95 = 15,343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,089.60/38,763.95 = 15,343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,089.60x = 38,763.95 × 15,343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,089.60x = 594,761,302.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,761,302.85/28,089.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,173.72

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