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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,026.75, 38,676.92 and 15,452.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,026.75, 38,676.92 and 15,452.31 is: 21,324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,026.75 : 38,676.92 = 15,452.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,026.75/38,676.92 = 15,452.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,026.75x = 38,676.92 × 15,452.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,026.75x = 597,647,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,647,680.42/28,026.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,324.19

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