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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,004.54, 38,646.14 and 15,257.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,004.54, 38,646.14 and 15,257.69 is: 21,055.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,004.54 : 38,646.14 = 15,257.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,004.54/38,646.14 = 15,257.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,004.54x = 38,646.14 × 15,257.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,004.54x = 589,650,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,650,554.30/28,004.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,055.54

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