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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,214.61, 38,934.02 and 15,465.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,214.61, 38,934.02 and 15,465.75 is: 21,341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,214.61 : 38,934.02 = 15,465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,214.61/38,934.02 = 15,465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,214.61x = 38,934.02 × 15,465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,214.61x = 602,143,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,143,742.49/28,214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,341.56

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