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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,055.72, 38,716.88 and 15,480.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,055.72, 38,716.88 and 15,480.48 is: 21,363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,055.72 : 38,716.88 = 15,480.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,055.72/38,716.88 = 15,480.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,055.72x = 38,716.88 × 15,480.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,055.72x = 599,355,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,355,886.50/28,055.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,363.05

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