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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,014.41, 38,659.89 and 15,267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,014.41, 38,659.89 and 15,267.59 is: 21,069.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,014.41 : 38,659.89 = 15,267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,014.41/38,659.89 = 15,267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,014.41x = 38,659.89 × 15,267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,014.41x = 590,243,349.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,243,349.97/28,014.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,069.28

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