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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,020.40, 38,667.96 and 15,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,020.40, 38,667.96 and 15,445.12 is: 21,314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,020.40 : 38,667.96 = 15,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,020.40/38,667.96 = 15,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,020.40x = 38,667.96 × 15,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,020.40x = 597,231,282.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,231,282.36/28,020.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.16

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