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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,048.61, 38,707.22 and 15,473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,048.61, 38,707.22 and 15,473.36 is: 21,353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,048.61 : 38,707.22 = 15,473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,048.61/38,707.22 = 15,473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,048.61x = 38,707.22 × 15,473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,048.61x = 598,930,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,930,749.66/28,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,353.31

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