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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,215.83, 38,937.29 and 15,469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,215.83, 38,937.29 and 15,469.04 is: 21,346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,215.83 : 38,937.29 = 15,469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,215.83/38,937.29 = 15,469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,215.83x = 38,937.29 × 15,469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,215.83x = 602,322,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,322,516.50/28,215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,346.97

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