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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,045.17, 38,701.19 and 15,469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,045.17, 38,701.19 and 15,469.92 is: 21,347.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,045.17 : 38,701.19 = 15,469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,045.17/38,701.19 = 15,469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,045.17x = 38,701.19 × 15,469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,045.17x = 598,704,351.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,704,351.88/28,045.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,347.86

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