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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,012.16, 38,656.28 and 15,265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,012.16, 38,656.28 and 15,265.46 is: 21,066.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,012.16 : 38,656.28 = 15,265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,012.16/38,656.28 = 15,265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,012.16x = 38,656.28 × 15,265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,012.16x = 590,105,896.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,105,896.09/28,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.06

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