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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,230.75, 38,957.99 and 15,484.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,230.75, 38,957.99 and 15,484.23 is: 21,367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,230.75 : 38,957.99 = 15,484.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,230.75/38,957.99 = 15,484.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,230.75x = 38,957.99 × 15,484.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,230.75x = 603,234,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,234,400.08/28,230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.99

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