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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,010.81, 38,654.92 and 15,435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,010.81, 38,654.92 and 15,435.56 is: 21,301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,010.81 : 38,654.92 = 15,435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,010.81/38,654.92 = 15,435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,010.81x = 38,654.92 × 15,435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,010.81x = 596,660,452.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,660,452.89/28,010.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,301.08

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