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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,063, 38,727.48 and 15,487.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,063, 38,727.48 and 15,487.48 is: 21,373.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,063 : 38,727.48 = 15,487.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,063/38,727.48 = 15,487.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,063x = 38,727.48 × 15,487.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,063x = 599,791,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,791,071.95/28,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,373.02

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