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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,038.29, 38,692.80 and 15,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,038.29, 38,692.80 and 15,463.04 is: 21,338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,038.29 : 38,692.80 = 15,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,038.29/38,692.80 = 15,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,038.29x = 38,692.80 × 15,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,038.29x = 598,308,120.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,308,120.65/28,038.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,338.97

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