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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,034.91, 38,688.47 and 15,460.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,034.91, 38,688.47 and 15,460.11 is: 21,335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,034.91 : 38,688.47 = 15,460.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,034.91/38,688.47 = 15,460.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,034.91x = 38,688.47 × 15,460.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,034.91x = 598,127,924.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,127,924.63/28,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,335.11

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