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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,035.57, 38,688.90 and 15,460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,035.57, 38,688.90 and 15,460.32 is: 21,335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,035.57 : 38,688.90 = 15,460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,035.57/38,688.90 = 15,460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,035.57x = 38,688.90 × 15,460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,035.57x = 598,142,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,142,774.45/28,035.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,335.14

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