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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,002.08, 38,644.62 and 15,426.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,002.08, 38,644.62 and 15,426.84 is: 21,290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,002.08 : 38,644.62 = 15,426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,002.08/38,644.62 = 15,426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,002.08x = 38,644.62 × 15,426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,002.08x = 596,164,369.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,164,369.60/28,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.00

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