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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,003.42, 38,644.60 and 15,256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,003.42, 38,644.60 and 15,256.56 is: 21,053.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,003.42 : 38,644.60 = 15,256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,003.42/38,644.60 = 15,256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,003.42x = 38,644.60 × 15,256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,003.42x = 589,583,755.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,583,755.19/28,003.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,053.99

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