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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,055.96, 38,717.34 and 15,481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,055.96, 38,717.34 and 15,481.08 is: 21,363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,055.96 : 38,717.34 = 15,481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,055.96/38,717.34 = 15,481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,055.96x = 38,717.34 × 15,481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,055.96x = 599,386,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,386,237.93/28,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,363.95

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