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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,010.13, 38,652.17 and 15,434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,010.13, 38,652.17 and 15,434.88 is: 21,299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,010.13 : 38,652.17 = 15,434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,010.13/38,652.17 = 15,434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,010.13x = 38,652.17 × 15,434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,010.13x = 596,591,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,591,528.52/28,010.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.13

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