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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,053.22, 38,713.65 and 15,478.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,053.22, 38,713.65 and 15,478.42 is: 21,360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,053.22 : 38,713.65 = 15,478.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,053.22/38,713.65 = 15,478.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,053.22x = 38,713.65 × 15,478.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,053.22x = 599,226,134.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,226,134.43/28,053.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,360.33

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