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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,014.02, 38,660.78 and 15,438.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,014.02, 38,660.78 and 15,438.77 is: 21,306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,014.02 : 38,660.78 = 15,438.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,014.02/38,660.78 = 15,438.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,014.02x = 38,660.78 × 15,438.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,014.02x = 596,874,735.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,874,735.73/28,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,306.29

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