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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,211.20, 38,931.20 and 15,465.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,211.20, 38,931.20 and 15,465.09 is: 21,341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,211.20 : 38,931.20 = 15,465.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,211.20/38,931.20 = 15,465.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,211.20x = 38,931.20 × 15,465.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,211.20x = 602,074,638.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,074,638.47/28,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,341.69

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