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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,054.50, 38,715.21 and 15,479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,054.50, 38,715.21 and 15,479.25 is: 21,361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,054.50 : 38,715.21 = 15,479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,054.50/38,715.21 = 15,479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,054.50x = 38,715.21 × 15,479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,054.50x = 599,282,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,282,414.39/28,054.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.37

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