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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,130.76, 38,819.18 and 15,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,130.76, 38,819.18 and 15,383.60 is: 21,228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,130.76 : 38,819.18 = 15,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,130.76/38,819.18 = 15,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,130.76x = 38,819.18 × 15,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,130.76x = 597,178,737.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,178,737.45/28,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,228.67

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