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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,024.52, 38,673.27 and 15,449.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,024.52, 38,673.27 and 15,449.27 is: 21,319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,024.52 : 38,673.27 = 15,449.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,024.52/38,673.27 = 15,449.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,024.52x = 38,673.27 × 15,449.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,024.52x = 597,473,886.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,473,886.70/28,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,319.68

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