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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,026.18, 38,678.49 and 15,453.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,026.18, 38,678.49 and 15,453.54 is: 21,327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,026.18 : 38,678.49 = 15,453.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,026.18/38,678.49 = 15,453.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,026.18x = 38,678.49 × 15,453.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,026.18x = 597,719,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,719,592.35/28,026.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,327.19

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