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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,051.47, 38,711.24 and 15,476.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,051.47, 38,711.24 and 15,476.67 is: 21,357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,051.47 : 38,711.24 = 15,476.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,051.47/38,711.24 = 15,476.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,051.47x = 38,711.24 × 15,476.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,051.47x = 599,121,009.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,121,009.39/28,051.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.92

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