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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,044.72, 38,702.17 and 15,469.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,044.72, 38,702.17 and 15,469.47 is: 21,348.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,044.72 : 38,702.17 = 15,469.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,044.72/38,702.17 = 15,469.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,044.72x = 38,702.17 × 15,469.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,044.72x = 598,702,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,702,057.75/28,044.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.12

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