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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,059.12, 38,721.72 and 15,483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,059.12, 38,721.72 and 15,483.86 is: 21,367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,059.12 : 38,721.72 = 15,483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,059.12/38,721.72 = 15,483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,059.12x = 38,721.72 × 15,483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,059.12x = 599,561,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,561,691.44/28,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.80

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