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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,002.96, 38,644.92 and 15,427.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,002.96, 38,644.92 and 15,427.44 is: 21,290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,002.96 : 38,644.92 = 15,427.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,002.96/38,644.92 = 15,427.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,002.96x = 38,644.92 × 15,427.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,002.96x = 596,192,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,192,184.60/28,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.33

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