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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,033.12, 38,685.60 and 15,458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,033.12, 38,685.60 and 15,458.56 is: 21,332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,033.12 : 38,685.60 = 15,458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,033.12/38,685.60 = 15,458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,033.12x = 38,685.60 × 15,458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,033.12x = 598,023,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,023,668.74/28,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,332.75

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