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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,020.06, 38,667.69 and 15,444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,020.06, 38,667.69 and 15,444.81 is: 21,313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,020.06 : 38,667.69 = 15,444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,020.06/38,667.69 = 15,444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,020.06x = 38,667.69 × 15,444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,020.06x = 597,215,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,215,125.19/28,020.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.84

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