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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,011.09, 38,653.02 and 15,435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,011.09, 38,653.02 and 15,435.84 is: 21,300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,011.09 : 38,653.02 = 15,435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,011.09/38,653.02 = 15,435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,011.09x = 38,653.02 × 15,435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,011.09x = 596,641,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,641,832.24/28,011.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,300.20

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