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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,010.34, 38,651.99 and 15,435.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,010.34, 38,651.99 and 15,435.09 is: 21,299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,010.34 : 38,651.99 = 15,435.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,010.34/38,651.99 = 15,435.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,010.34x = 38,651.99 × 15,435.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,010.34x = 596,596,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,596,867.15/28,010.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.17

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