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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,103.54, 38,782.97 and 15,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,103.54, 38,782.97 and 15,357 is: 21,192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,103.54 : 38,782.97 = 15,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,103.54/38,782.97 = 15,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,103.54x = 38,782.97 × 15,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,103.54x = 595,589,993.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,589,993.51/28,103.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,192.71

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