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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,055, 38,716.71 and 15,480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,055, 38,716.71 and 15,480.56 is: 21,363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,055 : 38,716.71 = 15,480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,055/38,716.71 = 15,480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,055x = 38,716.71 × 15,480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,055x = 599,356,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,356,352.16/28,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,363.62

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