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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,018.44, 38,665.44 and 15,443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,018.44, 38,665.44 and 15,443.40 is: 21,311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,018.44 : 38,665.44 = 15,443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,018.44/38,665.44 = 15,443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,018.44x = 38,665.44 × 15,443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,018.44x = 597,125,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,125,856.10/28,018.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,311.89

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