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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,013.76, 38,659.80 and 15,439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,013.76, 38,659.80 and 15,439.32 is: 21,306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,013.76 : 38,659.80 = 15,439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,013.76/38,659.80 = 15,439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,013.76x = 38,659.80 × 15,439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,013.76x = 596,881,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,881,023.34/28,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,306.71

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