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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,027.31, 38,677.65 and 15,452.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,027.31, 38,677.65 and 15,452.06 is: 21,323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,027.31 : 38,677.65 = 15,452.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,027.31/38,677.65 = 15,452.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,027.31x = 38,677.65 × 15,452.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,027.31x = 597,649,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,649,368.46/28,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,323.82

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