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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,090.08, 38,764.64 and 15,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,090.08, 38,764.64 and 15,514.80 is: 21,410.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,090.08 : 38,764.64 = 15,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,090.08/38,764.64 = 15,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,090.08x = 38,764.64 × 15,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,090.08x = 601,425,636.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,425,636.67/28,090.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.61

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