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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,006.92, 38,647.80 and 15,431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,006.92, 38,647.80 and 15,431.76 is: 21,294.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,006.92 : 38,647.80 = 15,431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,006.92/38,647.80 = 15,431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,006.92x = 38,647.80 × 15,431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,006.92x = 596,403,574.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,403,574.13/28,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,294.86

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