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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,055.86, 38,717.22 and 15,480.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,055.86, 38,717.22 and 15,480.61 is: 21,363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,055.86 : 38,717.22 = 15,480.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,055.86/38,717.22 = 15,480.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,055.86x = 38,717.22 × 15,480.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,055.86x = 599,366,183.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,366,183.10/28,055.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,363.32

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