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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,016.72, 38,663.20 and 15,442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,016.72, 38,663.20 and 15,442.32 is: 21,310.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,016.72 : 38,663.20 = 15,442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,016.72/38,663.20 = 15,442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,016.72x = 38,663.20 × 15,442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,016.72x = 597,049,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,049,506.62/28,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,310.47

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