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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,212.62, 38,933.19 and 15,465.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,212.62, 38,933.19 and 15,465.85 is: 21,342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,212.62 : 38,933.19 = 15,465.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,212.62/38,933.19 = 15,465.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,212.62x = 38,933.19 × 15,465.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,212.62x = 602,134,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,134,876.56/28,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,342.75

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