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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,027.86, 38,678.46 and 15,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,027.86, 38,678.46 and 15,281.04 is: 21,087.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,027.86 : 38,678.46 = 15,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,027.86/38,678.46 = 15,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,027.86x = 38,678.46 × 15,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,027.86x = 591,047,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,047,094.40/28,027.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,087.84

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