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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,015.36, 38,661.06 and 15,440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,015.36, 38,661.06 and 15,440.14 is: 21,307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,015.36 : 38,661.06 = 15,440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,015.36/38,661.06 = 15,440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,015.36x = 38,661.06 × 15,440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,015.36x = 596,932,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,932,178.95/28,015.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,307.32

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