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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,098.58, 38,776.96 and 15,352.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,098.58, 38,776.96 and 15,352.93 is: 21,187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,098.58 : 38,776.96 = 15,352.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,098.58/38,776.96 = 15,352.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,098.58x = 38,776.96 × 15,352.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,098.58x = 595,339,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,339,952.49/28,098.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,187.55

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