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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,026.66, 38,677.08 and 15,451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,026.66, 38,677.08 and 15,451.86 is: 21,323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,026.66 : 38,677.08 = 15,451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,026.66/38,677.08 = 15,451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,026.66x = 38,677.08 × 15,451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,026.66x = 597,632,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,632,825.37/28,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,323.73

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