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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,059.51, 38,720.52 and 15,484.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,059.51, 38,720.52 and 15,484.26 is: 21,367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,059.51 : 38,720.52 = 15,484.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,059.51/38,720.52 = 15,484.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,059.51x = 38,720.52 × 15,484.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,059.51x = 599,558,599.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,558,599.02/28,059.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.39

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