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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,041.94, 38,700.61 and 15,466.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,041.94, 38,700.61 and 15,466.69 is: 21,345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,041.94 : 38,700.61 = 15,466.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,041.94/38,700.61 = 15,466.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,041.94x = 38,700.61 × 15,466.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,041.94x = 598,570,202.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,570,202.26/28,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.54

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