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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,063.68, 38,726.88 and 15,488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,063.68, 38,726.88 and 15,488.40 is: 21,373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,063.68 : 38,726.88 = 15,488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,063.68/38,726.88 = 15,488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,063.68x = 38,726.88 × 15,488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,063.68x = 599,817,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,817,408.19/28,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,373.44

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