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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,007.40, 38,650.20 and 15,432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,007.40, 38,650.20 and 15,432.18 is: 21,296.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,007.40 : 38,650.20 = 15,432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,007.40/38,650.20 = 15,432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,007.40x = 38,650.20 × 15,432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,007.40x = 596,456,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,456,843.44/28,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,296.40

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