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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,026.88, 38,678.88 and 15,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,026.88, 38,678.88 and 15,452.80 is: 21,325.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,026.88 : 38,678.88 = 15,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,026.88/38,678.88 = 15,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,026.88x = 38,678.88 × 15,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,026.88x = 597,696,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,696,996.86/28,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,325.85

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