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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,017.09, 38,663.46 and 15,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,017.09, 38,663.46 and 15,441.84 is: 21,309.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,017.09 : 38,663.46 = 15,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,017.09/38,663.46 = 15,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,017.09x = 38,663.46 × 15,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,017.09x = 597,034,963.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,034,963.17/28,017.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,309.67

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