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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,055.04, 38,714.04 and 15,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,055.04, 38,714.04 and 15,480 is: 21,361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,055.04 : 38,714.04 = 15,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,055.04/38,714.04 = 15,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,055.04x = 38,714.04 × 15,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,055.04x = 599,293,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,293,339.20/28,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.34

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