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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,023.92, 38,674.44 and 15,448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,023.92, 38,674.44 and 15,448.64 is: 21,319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,023.92 : 38,674.44 = 15,448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,023.92/38,674.44 = 15,448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,023.92x = 38,674.44 × 15,448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,023.92x = 597,467,500.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,467,500.76/28,023.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,319.91

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