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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,117.98, 38,802.78 and 15,371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,117.98, 38,802.78 and 15,371.24 is: 21,212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,117.98 : 38,802.78 = 15,371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,117.98/38,802.78 = 15,371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,117.98x = 38,802.78 × 15,371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,117.98x = 596,446,650.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,446,650.03/28,117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,212.29

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