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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,019.64, 38,666.55 and 15,444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,019.64, 38,666.55 and 15,444.39 is: 21,312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,019.64 : 38,666.55 = 15,444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,019.64/38,666.55 = 15,444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,019.64x = 38,666.55 × 15,444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,019.64x = 597,181,278.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,181,278.15/28,019.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.95

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