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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,009.24, 38,652.76 and 15,262.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,009.24, 38,652.76 and 15,262.43 is: 21,062.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,009.24 : 38,652.76 = 15,262.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,009.24/38,652.76 = 15,262.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,009.24x = 38,652.76 × 15,262.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,009.24x = 589,934,836.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,934,836.54/28,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.15

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