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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,013.54, 38,658.21 and 15,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,013.54, 38,658.21 and 15,266.88 is: 21,068.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,013.54 : 38,658.21 = 15,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,013.54/38,658.21 = 15,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,013.54x = 38,658.21 × 15,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,013.54x = 590,190,253.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,190,253.08/28,013.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,068.04

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