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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,019.66, 38,667.39 and 15,444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,019.66, 38,667.39 and 15,444.86 is: 21,314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,019.66 : 38,667.39 = 15,444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,019.66/38,667.39 = 15,444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,019.66x = 38,667.39 × 15,444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,019.66x = 597,212,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,212,425.12/28,019.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.05

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