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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,053.68, 38,716.26 and 15,480.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,053.68, 38,716.26 and 15,480.68 is: 21,364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,053.68 : 38,716.26 = 15,480.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,053.68/38,716.26 = 15,480.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,053.68x = 38,716.26 × 15,480.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,053.68x = 599,354,031.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,354,031.86/28,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,364.54

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