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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,009.26, 38,652.53 and 15,434.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,009.26, 38,652.53 and 15,434.01 is: 21,298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,009.26 : 38,652.53 = 15,434.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,009.26/38,652.53 = 15,434.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,009.26x = 38,652.53 × 15,434.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,009.26x = 596,563,457.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,563,457.38/28,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,298.79

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