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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,051.18, 38,710.11 and 15,475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,051.18, 38,710.11 and 15,475.66 is: 21,356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,051.18 : 38,710.11 = 15,475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,051.18/38,710.11 = 15,475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,051.18x = 38,710.11 × 15,475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,051.18x = 599,064,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,064,500.92/28,051.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.12

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