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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,031.67, 38,681.96 and 15,456.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,031.67, 38,681.96 and 15,456.42 is: 21,328.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,031.67 : 38,681.96 = 15,456.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,031.67/38,681.96 = 15,456.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,031.67x = 38,681.96 × 15,456.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,031.67x = 597,884,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,884,542.90/28,031.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,328.89

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