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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,021.70, 38,669.90 and 15,446.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,021.70, 38,669.90 and 15,446.46 is: 21,316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,021.70 : 38,669.90 = 15,446.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,021.70/38,669.90 = 15,446.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,021.70x = 38,669.90 × 15,446.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,021.70x = 597,313,063.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,313,063.55/28,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.09

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