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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,043.36, 38,698.08 and 15,468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,043.36, 38,698.08 and 15,468.08 is: 21,344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,043.36 : 38,698.08 = 15,468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,043.36/38,698.08 = 15,468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,043.36x = 38,698.08 × 15,468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,043.36x = 598,584,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,584,997.29/28,043.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,344.98

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