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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,022.01, 38,670.43 and 15,275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,022.01, 38,670.43 and 15,275.30 is: 21,079.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,022.01 : 38,670.43 = 15,275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,022.01/38,670.43 = 15,275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,022.01x = 38,670.43 × 15,275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,022.01x = 590,702,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,702,419.38/28,022.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.94

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