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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,104.93, 38,784.47 and 15,529.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,104.93, 38,784.47 and 15,529.41 is: 21,430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,104.93 : 38,784.47 = 15,529.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,104.93/38,784.47 = 15,529.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,104.93x = 38,784.47 × 15,529.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,104.93x = 602,299,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,299,858.62/28,104.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,430.40

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