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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,044.28, 38,703.84 and 15,469.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,044.28, 38,703.84 and 15,469.03 is: 21,348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,044.28 : 38,703.84 = 15,469.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,044.28/38,703.84 = 15,469.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,044.28x = 38,703.84 × 15,469.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,044.28x = 598,710,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,710,939.46/28,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.77

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