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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,041.92, 38,697.96 and 15,466.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,041.92, 38,697.96 and 15,466.64 is: 21,344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,041.92 : 38,697.96 = 15,466.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,041.92/38,697.96 = 15,466.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,041.92x = 38,697.96 × 15,466.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,041.92x = 598,527,416.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,527,416.05/28,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,344.02

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