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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,031.59, 38,683.62 and 15,456.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,031.59, 38,683.62 and 15,456.34 is: 21,329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,031.59 : 38,683.62 = 15,456.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,031.59/38,683.62 = 15,456.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,031.59x = 38,683.62 × 15,456.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,031.59x = 597,907,183.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,907,183.15/28,031.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,329.76

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