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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,090.24, 38,762.58 and 15,514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,090.24, 38,762.58 and 15,514 is: 21,408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,090.24 : 38,762.58 = 15,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,090.24/38,762.58 = 15,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,090.24x = 38,762.58 × 15,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,090.24x = 601,362,666.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,362,666.12/28,090.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,408.24

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