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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,059.75, 38,723.27 and 15,485.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,059.75, 38,723.27 and 15,485.31 is: 21,370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,059.75 : 38,723.27 = 15,485.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,059.75/38,723.27 = 15,485.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,059.75x = 38,723.27 × 15,485.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,059.75x = 599,641,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,641,762.74/28,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,370.17

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