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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,028.79, 38,678.97 and 15,453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,028.79, 38,678.97 and 15,453.27 is: 21,325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,028.79 : 38,678.97 = 15,453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,028.79/38,678.97 = 15,453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,028.79x = 38,678.97 × 15,453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,028.79x = 597,716,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,716,566.73/28,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,325.09

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