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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,005, 38,647.02 and 15,429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,005, 38,647.02 and 15,429.48 is: 21,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,005 : 38,647.02 = 15,429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,005/38,647.02 = 15,429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,005x = 38,647.02 × 15,429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,005x = 596,303,422.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,303,422.15/28,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,292.75

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