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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,050.54, 38,707.83 and 15,475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,050.54, 38,707.83 and 15,475.50 is: 21,355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,050.54 : 38,707.83 = 15,475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,050.54/38,707.83 = 15,475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,050.54x = 38,707.83 × 15,475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,050.54x = 599,023,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,023,023.17/28,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,355.13

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