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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,005.16, 38,647.02 and 15,258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,005.16, 38,647.02 and 15,258.32 is: 21,056.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,005.16 : 38,647.02 = 15,258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,005.16/38,647.02 = 15,258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,005.16x = 38,647.02 × 15,258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,005.16x = 589,688,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,688,598.21/28,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,056.43

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