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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,056.04, 38,717.46 and 15,481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,056.04, 38,717.46 and 15,481.16 is: 21,364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,056.04 : 38,717.46 = 15,481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,056.04/38,717.46 = 15,481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,056.04x = 38,717.46 × 15,481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,056.04x = 599,391,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,391,193.05/28,056.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,364.07

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