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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,057, 38,719.50 and 15,482.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,057, 38,719.50 and 15,482.56 is: 21,366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,057 : 38,719.50 = 15,482.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,057/38,719.50 = 15,482.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,057x = 38,719.50 × 15,482.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,057x = 599,476,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,476,981.92/28,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.40

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