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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,026.01, 38,673.95 and 15,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,026.01, 38,673.95 and 15,763.25 is: 21,752.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,026.01 : 38,673.95 = 15,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,026.01/38,673.95 = 15,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,026.01x = 38,673.95 × 15,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,026.01x = 609,627,142.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,627,142.34/28,026.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,752.19

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