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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,060.02, 38,722.59 and 15,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,060.02, 38,722.59 and 15,484.50 is: 21,368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,060.02 : 38,722.59 = 15,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,060.02/38,722.59 = 15,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,060.02x = 38,722.59 × 15,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,060.02x = 599,599,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,599,944.86/28,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,368.48

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