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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,050.03, 38,709.04 and 15,474.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,050.03, 38,709.04 and 15,474.78 is: 21,355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,050.03 : 38,709.04 = 15,474.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,050.03/38,709.04 = 15,474.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,050.03x = 38,709.04 × 15,474.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,050.03x = 599,014,013.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,014,013.47/28,050.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,355.20

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