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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,012.81, 38,657.68 and 15,437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,012.81, 38,657.68 and 15,437.56 is: 21,303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,012.81 : 38,657.68 = 15,437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,012.81/38,657.68 = 15,437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,012.81x = 38,657.68 × 15,437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,012.81x = 596,780,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,780,254.46/28,012.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,303.83

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