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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,056.96, 38,718.72 and 15,482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,056.96, 38,718.72 and 15,482.08 is: 21,365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,056.96 : 38,718.72 = 15,482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,056.96/38,718.72 = 15,482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,056.96x = 38,718.72 × 15,482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,056.96x = 599,446,320.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,446,320.54/28,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,365.33

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