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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,043.91, 38,698.70 and 15,466.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,043.91, 38,698.70 and 15,466.95 is: 21,343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,043.91 : 38,698.70 = 15,466.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,043.91/38,698.70 = 15,466.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,043.91x = 38,698.70 × 15,466.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,043.91x = 598,550,780.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,550,780.63/28,043.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,343.34

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