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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,207.01, 38,924.83 and 15,459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,207.01, 38,924.83 and 15,459.92 is: 21,334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,207.01 : 38,924.83 = 15,459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,207.01/38,924.83 = 15,459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,207.01x = 38,924.83 × 15,459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,207.01x = 601,774,728.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,774,728.48/28,207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,334.22

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