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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,028.66, 38,679.84 and 15,453.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,028.66, 38,679.84 and 15,453.86 is: 21,326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,028.66 : 38,679.84 = 15,453.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,028.66/38,679.84 = 15,453.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,028.66x = 38,679.84 × 15,453.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,028.66x = 597,752,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,752,832.18/28,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,326.49

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