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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,039.07, 38,693.73 and 15,463.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,039.07, 38,693.73 and 15,463.82 is: 21,339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,039.07 : 38,693.73 = 15,463.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,039.07/38,693.73 = 15,463.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,039.07x = 38,693.73 × 15,463.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,039.07x = 598,352,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,352,875.85/28,039.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,339.97

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