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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,027.24, 38,678.03 and 15,280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,027.24, 38,678.03 and 15,280.44 is: 21,087.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,027.24 : 38,678.03 = 15,280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,027.24/38,678.03 = 15,280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,027.24x = 38,678.03 × 15,280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,027.24x = 591,017,316.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,017,316.73/28,027.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,087.25

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