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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,210.55, 38,930.86 and 15,463.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,210.55, 38,930.86 and 15,463.46 is: 21,339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,210.55 : 38,930.86 = 15,463.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,210.55/38,930.86 = 15,463.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,210.55x = 38,930.86 × 15,463.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,210.55x = 602,005,694.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,005,694.05/28,210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,339.74

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