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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,059, 38,721.46 and 15,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,059, 38,721.46 and 15,483.72 is: 21,367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,059 : 38,721.46 = 15,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,059/38,721.46 = 15,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,059x = 38,721.46 × 15,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,059x = 599,552,244.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,552,244.63/28,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.56

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