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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,022.64, 38,670.99 and 15,275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,022.64, 38,670.99 and 15,275.49 is: 21,080.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,022.64 : 38,670.99 = 15,275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,022.64/38,670.99 = 15,275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,022.64x = 38,670.99 × 15,275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,022.64x = 590,718,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,718,321.04/28,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,080.04

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