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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,011.25, 38,655.52 and 15,264.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,011.25, 38,655.52 and 15,264.43 is: 21,064.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,011.25 : 38,655.52 = 15,264.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,011.25/38,655.52 = 15,264.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,011.25x = 38,655.52 × 15,264.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,011.25x = 590,054,344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,054,344.35/28,011.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.91

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