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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,028.96, 38,678.12 and 15,453.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,028.96, 38,678.12 and 15,453.68 is: 21,325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,028.96 : 38,678.12 = 15,453.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,028.96/38,678.12 = 15,453.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,028.96x = 38,678.12 × 15,453.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,028.96x = 597,719,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,719,289.48/28,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,325.06

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