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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,006.65, 38,648.69 and 15,259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,006.65, 38,648.69 and 15,259.94 is: 21,058.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,006.65 : 38,648.69 = 15,259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,006.65/38,648.69 = 15,259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,006.65x = 38,648.69 × 15,259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,006.65x = 589,776,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,776,590.55/28,006.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.45

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