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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,036.01, 38,689.56 and 15,460.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,036.01, 38,689.56 and 15,460.76 is: 21,335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,036.01 : 38,689.56 = 15,460.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,036.01/38,689.56 = 15,460.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,036.01x = 38,689.56 × 15,460.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,036.01x = 598,169,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,169,808.22/28,036.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,335.77

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