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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,031.47, 38,682.93 and 15,284.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,031.47, 38,682.93 and 15,284.75 is: 21,092.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,031.47 : 38,682.93 = 15,284.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,031.47/38,682.93 = 15,284.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,031.47x = 38,682.93 × 15,284.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,031.47x = 591,258,914.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,258,914.32/28,031.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,092.68

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