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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,061.28, 38,724.21 and 15,485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,061.28, 38,724.21 and 15,485.22 is: 21,369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,061.28 : 38,724.21 = 15,485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,061.28/38,724.21 = 15,485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,061.28x = 38,724.21 × 15,485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,061.28x = 599,652,911.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,652,911.18/28,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,369.41

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