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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,056.96, 38,721.24 and 15,481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,056.96, 38,721.24 and 15,481.80 is: 21,366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,056.96 : 38,721.24 = 15,481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,056.96/38,721.24 = 15,481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,056.96x = 38,721.24 × 15,481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,056.96x = 599,474,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,474,493.43/28,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.34

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