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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,056.74, 38,718.44 and 15,481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,056.74, 38,718.44 and 15,481.48 is: 21,364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,056.74 : 38,718.44 = 15,481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,056.74/38,718.44 = 15,481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,056.74x = 38,718.44 × 15,481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,056.74x = 599,418,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,418,754.49/28,056.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,364.52

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