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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,087.06, 38,762.58 and 15,514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,087.06, 38,762.58 and 15,514.24 is: 21,411.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,087.06 : 38,762.58 = 15,514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,087.06/38,762.58 = 15,514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,087.06x = 38,762.58 × 15,514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,087.06x = 601,371,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,371,969.14/28,087.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,411.00

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