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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,058, 38,720.08 and 15,482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,058, 38,720.08 and 15,482.72 is: 21,366.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,058 : 38,720.08 = 15,482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,058/38,720.08 = 15,482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,058x = 38,720.08 × 15,482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,058x = 599,492,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,492,157.02/28,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.18

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