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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,032.47, 38,684.31 and 15,285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,032.47, 38,684.31 and 15,285.75 is: 21,094.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,032.47 : 38,684.31 = 15,285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,032.47/38,684.31 = 15,285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,032.47x = 38,684.31 × 15,285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,032.47x = 591,318,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,318,691.58/28,032.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,094.06

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