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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,041.39, 38,697.09 and 15,466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,041.39, 38,697.09 and 15,466.14 is: 21,343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,041.39 : 38,697.09 = 15,466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,041.39/38,697.09 = 15,466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,041.39x = 38,697.09 × 15,466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,041.39x = 598,494,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,494,611.53/28,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,343.26

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