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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,061.04, 38,722.60 and 15,485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,061.04, 38,722.60 and 15,485.76 is: 21,369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,061.04 : 38,722.60 = 15,485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,061.04/38,722.60 = 15,485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,061.04x = 38,722.60 × 15,485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,061.04x = 599,648,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,648,890.18/28,061.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,369.45

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