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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,011.16, 38,654.91 and 15,264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,011.16, 38,654.91 and 15,264.46 is: 21,064.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,011.16 : 38,654.91 = 15,264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,011.16/38,654.91 = 15,264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,011.16x = 38,654.91 × 15,264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,011.16x = 590,046,057.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,046,057.90/28,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.68

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