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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,057.93, 38,719.90 and 15,482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,057.93, 38,719.90 and 15,482.68 is: 21,366.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,057.93 : 38,719.90 = 15,482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,057.93/38,719.90 = 15,482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,057.93x = 38,719.90 × 15,482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,057.93x = 599,487,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,487,821.33/28,057.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.07

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