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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,029.16, 38,680.53 and 15,454.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,029.16, 38,680.53 and 15,454.36 is: 21,327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,029.16 : 38,680.53 = 15,454.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,029.16/38,680.53 = 15,454.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,029.16x = 38,680.53 × 15,454.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,029.16x = 597,782,835.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,782,835.61/28,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,327.18

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