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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,063.34, 38,727.33 and 15,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,063.34, 38,727.33 and 15,488 is: 21,373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,063.34 : 38,727.33 = 15,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,063.34/38,727.33 = 15,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,063.34x = 38,727.33 × 15,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,063.34x = 599,808,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,808,887.04/28,063.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,373.40

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