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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,010.22, 38,655.98 and 15,434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,010.22, 38,655.98 and 15,434.97 is: 21,301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,010.22 : 38,655.98 = 15,434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,010.22/38,655.98 = 15,434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,010.22x = 38,655.98 × 15,434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,010.22x = 596,653,814.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,653,814.45/28,010.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,301.29

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