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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,027, 38,679.99 and 15,451.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,027, 38,679.99 and 15,451.75 is: 21,324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,027 : 38,679.99 = 15,451.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,027/38,679.99 = 15,451.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,027x = 38,679.99 × 15,451.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,027x = 597,673,535.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,673,535.48/28,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,324.92

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