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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,063.44, 38,727.60 and 15,488.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,063.44, 38,727.60 and 15,488.18 is: 21,373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,063.44 : 38,727.60 = 15,488.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,063.44/38,727.60 = 15,488.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,063.44x = 38,727.60 × 15,488.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,063.44x = 599,820,039.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,820,039.77/28,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,373.72

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