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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,090.11, 38,763.59 and 15,343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,090.11, 38,763.59 and 15,343.64 is: 21,173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,090.11 : 38,763.59 = 15,343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,090.11/38,763.59 = 15,343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,090.11x = 38,763.59 × 15,343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,090.11x = 594,774,299.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,774,299.53/28,090.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,173.80

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