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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,003.67, 38,644.95 and 15,256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,003.67, 38,644.95 and 15,256.82 is: 21,054.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,003.67 : 38,644.95 = 15,256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,003.67/38,644.95 = 15,256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,003.67x = 38,644.95 × 15,256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,003.67x = 589,598,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,598,776.55/28,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,054.34

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