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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,003, 38,644.32 and 15,427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,003, 38,644.32 and 15,427.84 is: 21,290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,003 : 38,644.32 = 15,427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,003/38,644.32 = 15,427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,003x = 38,644.32 × 15,427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,003x = 596,198,385.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,198,385.87/28,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.52

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