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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,036.54, 38,690.39 and 15,289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,036.54, 38,690.39 and 15,289.74 is: 21,099.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,036.54 : 38,690.39 = 15,289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,036.54/38,690.39 = 15,289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,036.54x = 38,690.39 × 15,289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,036.54x = 591,566,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,566,003.60/28,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,099.82

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