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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,061.97, 38,725.43 and 15,486.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,061.97, 38,725.43 and 15,486.63 is: 21,371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,061.97 : 38,725.43 = 15,486.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,061.97/38,725.43 = 15,486.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,061.97x = 38,725.43 × 15,486.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,061.97x = 599,726,406.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,726,406.00/28,061.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,371.50

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