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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,011.66, 38,655.59 and 15,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,011.66, 38,655.59 and 15,264.96 is: 21,065.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,011.66 : 38,655.59 = 15,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,011.66/38,655.59 = 15,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,011.66x = 38,655.59 × 15,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,011.66x = 590,076,035.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,076,035.13/28,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.37

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