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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,031.32, 38,683.06 and 15,456.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,031.32, 38,683.06 and 15,456.07 is: 21,329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,031.32 : 38,683.06 = 15,456.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,031.32/38,683.06 = 15,456.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,031.32x = 38,683.06 × 15,456.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,031.32x = 597,888,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,888,083.17/28,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,329.29

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