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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,014.54, 38,659.59 and 15,267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,014.54, 38,659.59 and 15,267.88 is: 21,069.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,014.54 : 38,659.59 = 15,267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,014.54/38,659.59 = 15,267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,014.54x = 38,659.59 × 15,267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,014.54x = 590,249,980.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,249,980.97/28,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,069.42

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