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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,016.49, 38,661.77 and 15,269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,016.49, 38,661.77 and 15,269.41 is: 21,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,016.49 : 38,661.77 = 15,269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,016.49/38,661.77 = 15,269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,016.49x = 38,661.77 × 15,269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,016.49x = 590,342,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,342,417.46/28,016.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,071.25

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