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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,057.96, 38,722.62 and 15,482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,057.96, 38,722.62 and 15,482.80 is: 21,367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,057.96 : 38,722.62 = 15,482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,057.96/38,722.62 = 15,482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,057.96x = 38,722.62 × 15,482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,057.96x = 599,534,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,534,580.94/28,057.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.72

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