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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,055.52, 38,716.38 and 15,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,055.52, 38,716.38 and 15,480 is: 21,362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,055.52 : 38,716.38 = 15,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,055.52/38,716.38 = 15,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,055.52x = 38,716.38 × 15,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,055.52x = 599,329,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,329,562.40/28,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,362.27

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