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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,123.91, 38,810.57 and 15,377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,123.91, 38,810.57 and 15,377.13 is: 21,220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,123.91 : 38,810.57 = 15,377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,123.91/38,810.57 = 15,377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,123.91x = 38,810.57 × 15,377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,123.91x = 596,795,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,795,103.38/28,123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,220.21

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