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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,010.25, 38,654.97 and 15,435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,010.25, 38,654.97 and 15,435.81 is: 21,301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,010.25 : 38,654.97 = 15,435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,010.25/38,654.97 = 15,435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,010.25x = 38,654.97 × 15,435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,010.25x = 596,670,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,670,772.48/28,010.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,301.87

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