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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,026.31, 38,676.27 and 15,451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,026.31, 38,676.27 and 15,451.06 is: 21,322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,026.31 : 38,676.27 = 15,451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,026.31/38,676.27 = 15,451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,026.31x = 38,676.27 × 15,451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,026.31x = 597,589,368.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,589,368.35/28,026.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,322.44

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