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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,061.39, 38,724.52 and 15,486.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,061.39, 38,724.52 and 15,486.14 is: 21,370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,061.39 : 38,724.52 = 15,486.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,061.39/38,724.52 = 15,486.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,061.39x = 38,724.52 × 15,486.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,061.39x = 599,693,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,693,067.10/28,061.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,370.76

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