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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,210.65, 38,930.42 and 15,464.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,210.65, 38,930.42 and 15,464.53 is: 21,340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,210.65 : 38,930.42 = 15,464.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,210.65/38,930.42 = 15,464.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,210.65x = 38,930.42 × 15,464.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,210.65x = 602,040,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,040,735.33/28,210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,340.91

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