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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,032.59, 38,685 and 15,457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,032.59, 38,685 and 15,457.34 is: 21,331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,032.59 : 38,685 = 15,457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,032.59/38,685 = 15,457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,032.59x = 38,685 × 15,457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,032.59x = 597,967,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,967,197.90/28,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,331.14

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