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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,045.07, 38,701.58 and 15,469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,045.07, 38,701.58 and 15,469.82 is: 21,348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,045.07 : 38,701.58 = 15,469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,045.07/38,701.58 = 15,469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,045.07x = 38,701.58 × 15,469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,045.07x = 598,706,205.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,706,205.46/28,045.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.01

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