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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,129.20, 38,818.34 and 15,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,129.20, 38,818.34 and 15,382.44 is: 21,227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,129.20 : 38,818.34 = 15,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,129.20/38,818.34 = 15,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,129.20x = 38,818.34 × 15,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,129.20x = 597,120,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,120,709.04/28,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,227.79

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