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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,050.72, 38,710.20 and 15,475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,050.72, 38,710.20 and 15,475.92 is: 21,356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,050.72 : 38,710.20 = 15,475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,050.72/38,710.20 = 15,475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,050.72x = 38,710.20 × 15,475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,050.72x = 599,075,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,075,958.38/28,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.88

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