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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,214.43, 38,935.69 and 15,467.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,214.43, 38,935.69 and 15,467.66 is: 21,345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,214.43 : 38,935.69 = 15,467.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,214.43/38,935.69 = 15,467.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,214.43x = 38,935.69 × 15,467.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,214.43x = 602,243,927.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,243,927.45/28,214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.25

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