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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,033.04, 38,684.80 and 15,457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,033.04, 38,684.80 and 15,457.80 is: 21,331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,033.04 : 38,684.80 = 15,457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,033.04/38,684.80 = 15,457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,033.04x = 38,684.80 × 15,457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,033.04x = 597,981,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,981,901.44/28,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,331.33

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