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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,009.62, 38,650.92 and 15,434.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,009.62, 38,650.92 and 15,434.34 is: 21,298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,009.62 : 38,650.92 = 15,434.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,009.62/38,650.92 = 15,434.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,009.62x = 38,650.92 × 15,434.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,009.62x = 596,551,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,551,440.59/28,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,298.09

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