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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,033.28, 38,686.38 and 15,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,033.28, 38,686.38 and 15,457.28 is: 21,331.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,033.28 : 38,686.38 = 15,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,033.28/38,686.38 = 15,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,033.28x = 38,686.38 × 15,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,033.28x = 597,986,207.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,986,207.85/28,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,331.30

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