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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,018.72, 38,665.58 and 15,271.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,018.72, 38,665.58 and 15,271.90 is: 21,075.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,018.72 : 38,665.58 = 15,271.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,018.72/38,665.58 = 15,271.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,018.72x = 38,665.58 × 15,271.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,018.72x = 590,496,871.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,496,871.20/28,018.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,075.08

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