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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,021.01, 38,669.05 and 15,274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,021.01, 38,669.05 and 15,274.30 is: 21,078.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,021.01 : 38,669.05 = 15,274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,021.01/38,669.05 = 15,274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,021.01x = 38,669.05 × 15,274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,021.01x = 590,642,470.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,642,470.67/28,021.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,078.55

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