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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,007.65, 38,650.07 and 15,260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,007.65, 38,650.07 and 15,260.94 is: 21,059.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,007.65 : 38,650.07 = 15,260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,007.65/38,650.07 = 15,260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,007.65x = 38,650.07 × 15,260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,007.65x = 589,836,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,836,399.27/28,007.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.83

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