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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,016.36, 38,662.76 and 15,441.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,016.36, 38,662.76 and 15,441.11 is: 21,308.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,016.36 : 38,662.76 = 15,441.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,016.36/38,662.76 = 15,441.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,016.36x = 38,662.76 × 15,441.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,016.36x = 596,995,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,995,852.86/28,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,308.83

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