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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,010.24, 38,654.14 and 15,263.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,010.24, 38,654.14 and 15,263.43 is: 21,063.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,010.24 : 38,654.14 = 15,263.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,010.24/38,654.14 = 15,263.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,010.24x = 38,654.14 × 15,263.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,010.24x = 589,994,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,994,760.10/28,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.54

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