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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,018.28, 38,664.24 and 15,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,018.28, 38,664.24 and 15,271.04 is: 21,073.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,018.28 : 38,664.24 = 15,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,018.28/38,664.24 = 15,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,018.28x = 38,664.24 × 15,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,018.28x = 590,443,155.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,443,155.61/28,018.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,073.50

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