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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,064.72, 38,726.55 and 15,488.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,064.72, 38,726.55 and 15,488.66 is: 21,372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,064.72 : 38,726.55 = 15,488.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,064.72/38,726.55 = 15,488.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,064.72x = 38,726.55 × 15,488.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,064.72x = 599,822,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,822,172.29/28,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,372.82

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