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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,051.11, 38,710.67 and 15,475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,051.11, 38,710.67 and 15,475.86 is: 21,356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,051.11 : 38,710.67 = 15,475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,051.11/38,710.67 = 15,475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,051.11x = 38,710.67 × 15,475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,051.11x = 599,080,832.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,080,832.05/28,051.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.76

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