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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,013.63, 38,657.83 and 15,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,013.63, 38,657.83 and 15,266.56 is: 21,067.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,013.63 : 38,657.83 = 15,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,013.63/38,657.83 = 15,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,013.63x = 38,657.83 × 15,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,013.63x = 590,172,081.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,172,081.16/28,013.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,067.32

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