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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,011.41, 38,655.25 and 15,264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,011.41, 38,655.25 and 15,264.71 is: 21,065.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,011.41 : 38,655.25 = 15,264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,011.41/38,655.25 = 15,264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,011.41x = 38,655.25 × 15,264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,011.41x = 590,060,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,060,987.95/28,011.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.02

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