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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,015.86, 38,662.07 and 15,440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,015.86, 38,662.07 and 15,440.61 is: 21,308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,015.86 : 38,662.07 = 15,440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,015.86/38,662.07 = 15,440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,015.86x = 38,662.07 × 15,440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,015.86x = 596,965,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,965,867.46/28,015.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,308.14

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