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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,053.78, 38,713.95 and 15,478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,053.78, 38,713.95 and 15,478.44 is: 21,360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,053.78 : 38,713.95 = 15,478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,053.78/38,713.95 = 15,478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,053.78x = 38,713.95 × 15,478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,053.78x = 599,231,552.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,231,552.24/28,053.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,360.10

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