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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,008.87, 38,651.74 and 15,262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,008.87, 38,651.74 and 15,262.17 is: 21,061.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,008.87 : 38,651.74 = 15,262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,008.87/38,651.74 = 15,262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,008.87x = 38,651.74 × 15,262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,008.87x = 589,909,271.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,909,271.57/28,008.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.51

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