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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,012.14, 38,656.62 and 15,266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,012.14, 38,656.62 and 15,266.07 is: 21,067.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,012.14 : 38,656.62 = 15,266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,012.14/38,656.62 = 15,266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,012.14x = 38,656.62 × 15,266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,012.14x = 590,134,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,134,666.88/28,012.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,067.10

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