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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,020.52, 38,668.76 and 15,445.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,020.52, 38,668.76 and 15,445.27 is: 21,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,020.52 : 38,668.76 = 15,445.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,020.52/38,668.76 = 15,445.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,020.52x = 38,668.76 × 15,445.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,020.52x = 597,249,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,249,438.77/28,020.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.72

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