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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,013.94, 38,659.14 and 15,438.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,013.94, 38,659.14 and 15,438.69 is: 21,305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,013.94 : 38,659.14 = 15,438.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,013.94/38,659.14 = 15,438.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,013.94x = 38,659.14 × 15,438.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,013.94x = 596,846,478.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,846,478.13/28,013.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,305.34

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