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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,127.95, 38,816.61 and 15,381.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,127.95, 38,816.61 and 15,381.19 is: 21,226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,127.95 : 38,816.61 = 15,381.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,127.95/38,816.61 = 15,381.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,127.95x = 38,816.61 × 15,381.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,127.95x = 597,045,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,045,653.57/28,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,226.06

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