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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,034.46, 38,687.34 and 15,459.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,034.46, 38,687.34 and 15,459.21 is: 21,333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,034.46 : 38,687.34 = 15,459.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,034.46/38,687.34 = 15,459.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,034.46x = 38,687.34 × 15,459.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,034.46x = 598,075,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,075,713.40/28,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,333.59

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