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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,031.27, 38,683.46 and 15,284.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,031.27, 38,683.46 and 15,284.35 is: 21,092.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,031.27 : 38,683.46 = 15,284.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,031.27/38,683.46 = 15,284.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,031.27x = 38,683.46 × 15,284.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,031.27x = 591,251,465.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,251,465.43/28,031.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,092.57

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