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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,035.36, 38,687.04 and 15,460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,035.36, 38,687.04 and 15,460.08 is: 21,333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,035.36 : 38,687.04 = 15,460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,035.36/38,687.04 = 15,460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,035.36x = 38,687.04 × 15,460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,035.36x = 598,104,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,104,733.36/28,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,333.94

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