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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,023.44, 38,672.34 and 15,448.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,023.44, 38,672.34 and 15,448.19 is: 21,318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,023.44 : 38,672.34 = 15,448.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,023.44/38,672.34 = 15,448.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,023.44x = 38,672.34 × 15,448.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,023.44x = 597,417,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,417,404.77/28,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,318.49

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