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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,004.44, 38,646.10 and 15,429.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,004.44, 38,646.10 and 15,429.19 is: 21,292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,004.44 : 38,646.10 = 15,429.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,004.44/38,646.10 = 15,429.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,004.44x = 38,646.10 × 15,429.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,004.44x = 596,277,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,277,826.43/28,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,292.26

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