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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,015.24, 38,680.04 and 19,617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,015.24, 38,680.04 and 19,617.16 is: 27,084.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,015.24 : 38,680.04 = 19,617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,015.24/38,680.04 = 19,617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,015.24x = 38,680.04 × 19,617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,015.24x = 758,792,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,792,533.49/28,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,084.99

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