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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,107.57, 38,787.97 and 15,360.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,107.57, 38,787.97 and 15,360.47 is: 21,197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,107.57 : 38,787.97 = 15,360.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,107.57/38,787.97 = 15,360.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,107.57x = 38,787.97 × 15,360.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,107.57x = 595,801,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,801,449.55/28,107.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,197.19

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