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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,010.63, 38,654.48 and 15,435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,010.63, 38,654.48 and 15,435.38 is: 21,300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,010.63 : 38,654.48 = 15,435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,010.63/38,654.48 = 15,435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,010.63x = 38,654.48 × 15,435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,010.63x = 596,646,722.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,646,722.73/28,010.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,300.72

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