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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,045.63, 38,702.35 and 15,470.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,045.63, 38,702.35 and 15,470.38 is: 21,348.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,045.63 : 38,702.35 = 15,470.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,045.63/38,702.35 = 15,470.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,045.63x = 38,702.35 × 15,470.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,045.63x = 598,739,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,739,925.96/28,045.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.78

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