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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,059.36, 38,720.16 and 15,484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,059.36, 38,720.16 and 15,484.08 is: 21,367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,059.36 : 38,720.16 = 15,484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,059.36/38,720.16 = 15,484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,059.36x = 38,720.16 × 15,484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,059.36x = 599,546,055.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,546,055.05/28,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.06

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