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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,207.46, 38,926.68 and 15,460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,207.46, 38,926.68 and 15,460.44 is: 21,335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,207.46 : 38,926.68 = 15,460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,207.46/38,926.68 = 15,460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,207.46x = 38,926.68 × 15,460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,207.46x = 601,823,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,823,600.54/28,207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,335.62

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