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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,009.24, 38,653.22 and 15,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,009.24, 38,653.22 and 15,263.04 is: 21,063.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,009.24 : 38,653.22 = 15,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,009.24/38,653.22 = 15,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,009.24x = 38,653.22 × 15,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,009.24x = 589,965,642.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,965,642.99/28,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.25

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