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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,089.68, 38,762.70 and 15,342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,089.68, 38,762.70 and 15,342.44 is: 21,171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,089.68 : 38,762.70 = 15,342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,089.68/38,762.70 = 15,342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,089.68x = 38,762.70 × 15,342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,089.68x = 594,714,398.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,714,398.99/28,089.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,171.99

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