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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,043.28, 38,699.46 and 15,467.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,043.28, 38,699.46 and 15,467.94 is: 21,345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,043.28 : 38,699.46 = 15,467.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,043.28/38,699.46 = 15,467.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,043.28x = 38,699.46 × 15,467.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,043.28x = 598,600,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,600,925.31/28,043.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.61

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