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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,013.06, 38,657.52 and 15,266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,013.06, 38,657.52 and 15,266.34 is: 21,067.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,013.06 : 38,657.52 = 15,266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,013.06/38,657.52 = 15,266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,013.06x = 38,657.52 × 15,266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,013.06x = 590,158,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,158,843.88/28,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,067.28

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