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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,037.91, 38,692.18 and 15,462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,037.91, 38,692.18 and 15,462.66 is: 21,338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,037.91 : 38,692.18 = 15,462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,037.91/38,692.18 = 15,462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,037.91x = 38,692.18 × 15,462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,037.91x = 598,284,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,284,188.42/28,037.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,338.40

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