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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,045.72, 38,704.26 and 15,471.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,045.72, 38,704.26 and 15,471.28 is: 21,351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,045.72 : 38,704.26 = 15,471.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,045.72/38,704.26 = 15,471.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,045.72x = 38,704.26 × 15,471.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,045.72x = 598,804,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,804,443.65/28,045.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,351.01

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