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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,021.40, 38,669.34 and 15,446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,021.40, 38,669.34 and 15,446.12 is: 21,315.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,021.40 : 38,669.34 = 15,446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,021.40/38,669.34 = 15,446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,021.40x = 38,669.34 × 15,446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,021.40x = 597,291,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,291,265.96/28,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,315.54

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