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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,010, 38,653.92 and 15,434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,010, 38,653.92 and 15,434.48 is: 21,299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,010 : 38,653.92 = 15,434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,010/38,653.92 = 15,434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,010x = 38,653.92 × 15,434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,010x = 596,603,155.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,603,155.16/28,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.65

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