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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,009.66, 38,652.83 and 15,262.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,009.66, 38,652.83 and 15,262.95 is: 21,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,009.66 : 38,652.83 = 15,262.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,009.66/38,652.83 = 15,262.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,009.66x = 38,652.83 × 15,262.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,009.66x = 589,956,388.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,956,388.32/28,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.60

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