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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,257.46, 38,996.31 and 15,511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,257.46, 38,996.31 and 15,511.03 is: 21,405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,257.46 : 38,996.31 = 15,511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,257.46/38,996.31 = 15,511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,257.46x = 38,996.31 × 15,511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,257.46x = 604,872,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,872,934.30/28,257.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,405.78

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