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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,046.13, 38,703.04 and 15,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,046.13, 38,703.04 and 15,470.88 is: 21,349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,046.13 : 38,703.04 = 15,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,046.13/38,703.04 = 15,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,046.13x = 38,703.04 × 15,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,046.13x = 598,770,010.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,770,010.12/28,046.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,349.47

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