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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,010.14, 38,653.49 and 15,263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,010.14, 38,653.49 and 15,263.42 is: 21,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,010.14 : 38,653.49 = 15,263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,010.14/38,653.49 = 15,263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,010.14x = 38,653.49 × 15,263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,010.14x = 589,984,259.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,984,259.07/28,010.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.24

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