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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,233.60, 38,962.43 and 15,486.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,233.60, 38,962.43 and 15,486.90 is: 21,371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,233.60 : 38,962.43 = 15,486.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,233.60/38,962.43 = 15,486.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,233.60x = 38,962.43 × 15,486.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,233.60x = 603,407,237.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,407,237.81/28,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,371.96

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