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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,009.28, 38,651.28 and 15,433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,009.28, 38,651.28 and 15,433.04 is: 21,296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,009.28 : 38,651.28 = 15,433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,009.28/38,651.28 = 15,433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,009.28x = 38,651.28 × 15,433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,009.28x = 596,506,750.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,506,750.29/28,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,296.75

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