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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,044.84, 38,700.81 and 15,469.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,044.84, 38,700.81 and 15,469.59 is: 21,347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,044.84 : 38,700.81 = 15,469.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,044.84/38,700.81 = 15,469.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,044.84x = 38,700.81 × 15,469.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,044.84x = 598,685,663.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,685,663.37/28,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,347.44

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