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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,007.74, 38,650.44 and 15,432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,007.74, 38,650.44 and 15,432.40 is: 21,296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,007.74 : 38,650.44 = 15,432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,007.74/38,650.44 = 15,432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,007.74x = 38,650.44 × 15,432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,007.74x = 596,469,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,469,050.26/28,007.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,296.58

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