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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,026.16, 38,672.96 and 15,448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,026.16, 38,672.96 and 15,448.48 is: 21,317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,026.16 : 38,672.96 = 15,448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,026.16/38,672.96 = 15,448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,026.16x = 38,672.96 × 15,448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,026.16x = 597,438,449.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,438,449.10/28,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,317.17

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