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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,003.14, 38,644.31 and 15,427.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,003.14, 38,644.31 and 15,427.89 is: 21,290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,003.14 : 38,644.31 = 15,427.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,003.14/38,644.31 = 15,427.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,003.14x = 38,644.31 × 15,427.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,003.14x = 596,200,202.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,200,202.38/28,003.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.48

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