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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,237.12, 38,966.95 and 15,490.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,237.12, 38,966.95 and 15,490.05 is: 21,376.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,237.12 : 38,966.95 = 15,490.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,237.12/38,966.95 = 15,490.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,237.12x = 38,966.95 × 15,490.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,237.12x = 603,600,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,600,003.85/28,237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.12

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