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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,007.67, 38,650.50 and 15,432.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,007.67, 38,650.50 and 15,432.42 is: 21,296.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,007.67 : 38,650.50 = 15,432.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,007.67/38,650.50 = 15,432.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,007.67x = 38,650.50 × 15,432.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,007.67x = 596,470,749.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,470,749.21/28,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,296.69

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