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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,044.57, 38,700.88 and 15,469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,044.57, 38,700.88 and 15,469.32 is: 21,347.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,044.57 : 38,700.88 = 15,469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,044.57/38,700.88 = 15,469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,044.57x = 38,700.88 × 15,469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,044.57x = 598,676,297.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,676,297.00/28,044.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,347.32

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