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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,030.59, 38,682.24 and 15,455.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,030.59, 38,682.24 and 15,455.34 is: 21,328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,030.59 : 38,682.24 = 15,455.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,030.59/38,682.24 = 15,455.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,030.59x = 38,682.24 × 15,455.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,030.59x = 597,847,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,847,171.16/28,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,328.38

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