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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,053.47, 38,711.09 and 15,477.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,053.47, 38,711.09 and 15,477.41 is: 21,357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,053.47 : 38,711.09 = 15,477.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,053.47/38,711.09 = 15,477.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,053.47x = 38,711.09 × 15,477.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,053.47x = 599,147,140.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,147,140.53/28,053.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.33

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