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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,036.28, 38,690.52 and 15,460.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,036.28, 38,690.52 and 15,460.28 is: 21,335.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,036.28 : 38,690.52 = 15,460.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,036.28/38,690.52 = 15,460.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,036.28x = 38,690.52 × 15,460.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,036.28x = 598,166,272.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,166,272.55/28,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,335.44

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