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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,015.56, 38,661.48 and 15,440.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,015.56, 38,661.48 and 15,440.31 is: 21,307.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,015.56 : 38,661.48 = 15,440.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,015.56/38,661.48 = 15,440.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,015.56x = 38,661.48 × 15,440.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,015.56x = 596,945,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,945,236.26/28,015.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,307.63

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