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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,051.80, 38,710.35 and 15,476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,051.80, 38,710.35 and 15,476.28 is: 21,356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,051.80 : 38,710.35 = 15,476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,051.80/38,710.35 = 15,476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,051.80x = 38,710.35 × 15,476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,051.80x = 599,092,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,092,215.50/28,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.64

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