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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,020.64, 38,668.44 and 15,445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,020.64, 38,668.44 and 15,445.48 is: 21,314.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,020.64 : 38,668.44 = 15,445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,020.64/38,668.44 = 15,445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,020.64x = 38,668.44 × 15,445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,020.64x = 597,252,616.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,252,616.65/28,020.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.74

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