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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,014.49, 38,659.01 and 15,267.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,014.49, 38,659.01 and 15,267.41 is: 21,068.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,014.49 : 38,659.01 = 15,267.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,014.49/38,659.01 = 15,267.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,014.49x = 38,659.01 × 15,267.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,014.49x = 590,222,821.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,222,821.05/28,014.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,068.49

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