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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,034.54, 38,687.52 and 15,459.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,034.54, 38,687.52 and 15,459.29 is: 21,333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,034.54 : 38,687.52 = 15,459.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,034.54/38,687.52 = 15,459.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,034.54x = 38,687.52 × 15,459.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,034.54x = 598,081,600.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,081,600.67/28,034.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,333.74

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