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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,052.96, 38,710.40 and 15,476.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,052.96, 38,710.40 and 15,476.90 is: 21,356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,052.96 : 38,710.40 = 15,476.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,052.96/38,710.40 = 15,476.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,052.96x = 38,710.40 × 15,476.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,052.96x = 599,116,989.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,116,989.76/28,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.64

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