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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,032.57, 38,684.79 and 15,457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,032.57, 38,684.79 and 15,457.32 is: 21,331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,032.57 : 38,684.79 = 15,457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,032.57/38,684.79 = 15,457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,032.57x = 38,684.79 × 15,457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,032.57x = 597,963,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,963,178.16/28,032.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,331.02

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