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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,058.80, 38,721.10 and 15,483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,058.80, 38,721.10 and 15,483.54 is: 21,367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,058.80 : 38,721.10 = 15,483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,058.80/38,721.10 = 15,483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,058.80x = 38,721.10 × 15,483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,058.80x = 599,539,700.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,539,700.69/28,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.26

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