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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,209.93, 38,927.90 and 15,460.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,209.93, 38,927.90 and 15,460.86 is: 21,335.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,209.93 : 38,927.90 = 15,460.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,209.93/38,927.90 = 15,460.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,209.93x = 38,927.90 × 15,460.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,209.93x = 601,858,617.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,858,617.35/28,209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,335.00

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