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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,060.44, 38,723.37 and 15,485.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,060.44, 38,723.37 and 15,485.19 is: 21,369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,060.44 : 38,723.37 = 15,485.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,060.44/38,723.37 = 15,485.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,060.44x = 38,723.37 × 15,485.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,060.44x = 599,638,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,638,741.89/28,060.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,369.54

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