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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,002.16, 38,642.96 and 15,426.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,002.16, 38,642.96 and 15,426.92 is: 21,289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,002.16 : 38,642.96 = 15,426.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,002.16/38,642.96 = 15,426.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,002.16x = 38,642.96 × 15,426.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,002.16x = 596,141,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,141,852.48/28,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,289.14

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