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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,041.03, 38,695.41 and 15,464.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,041.03, 38,695.41 and 15,464.97 is: 21,340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,041.03 : 38,695.41 = 15,464.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,041.03/38,695.41 = 15,464.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,041.03x = 38,695.41 × 15,464.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,041.03x = 598,423,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,423,354.79/28,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,340.99

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