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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,027.88, 38,678.98 and 15,281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,027.88, 38,678.98 and 15,281.16 is: 21,088.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,027.88 : 38,678.98 = 15,281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,027.88/38,678.98 = 15,281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,027.88x = 38,678.98 × 15,281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,027.88x = 591,059,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,059,682.02/28,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,088.28

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