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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,022.74, 38,671.81 and 15,275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,022.74, 38,671.81 and 15,275.93 is: 21,081.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,022.74 : 38,671.81 = 15,275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,022.74/38,671.81 = 15,275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,022.74x = 38,671.81 × 15,275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,022.74x = 590,747,716.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,747,716.91/28,022.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,081.01

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