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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,009.70, 38,653.19 and 15,434.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,009.70, 38,653.19 and 15,434.45 is: 21,299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,009.70 : 38,653.19 = 15,434.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,009.70/38,653.19 = 15,434.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,009.70x = 38,653.19 × 15,434.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,009.70x = 596,590,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,590,728.40/28,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.43

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