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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,127.20, 38,815.58 and 15,380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,127.20, 38,815.58 and 15,380.44 is: 21,225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,127.20 : 38,815.58 = 15,380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,127.20/38,815.58 = 15,380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,127.20x = 38,815.58 × 15,380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,127.20x = 597,000,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,000,622.35/28,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,225.03

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