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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,001.79, 38,642.45 and 15,426.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,001.79, 38,642.45 and 15,426.54 is: 21,288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,001.79 : 38,642.45 = 15,426.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,001.79/38,642.45 = 15,426.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,001.79x = 38,642.45 × 15,426.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,001.79x = 596,119,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,119,223.49/28,001.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,288.61

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