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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,009.63, 38,651.47 and 15,434.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,009.63, 38,651.47 and 15,434.38 is: 21,298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,009.63 : 38,651.47 = 15,434.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,009.63/38,651.47 = 15,434.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,009.63x = 38,651.47 × 15,434.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,009.63x = 596,561,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,561,475.54/28,009.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,298.44

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