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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,210.05, 38,930.76 and 15,464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,210.05, 38,930.76 and 15,464.12 is: 21,340.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,210.05 : 38,930.76 = 15,464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,210.05/38,930.76 = 15,464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,210.05x = 38,930.76 × 15,464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,210.05x = 602,029,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,029,749.68/28,210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,340.97

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