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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,066.26, 38,731.48 and 15,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,066.26, 38,731.48 and 15,491 is: 21,377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,066.26 : 38,731.48 = 15,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,066.26/38,731.48 = 15,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,066.26x = 38,731.48 × 15,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,066.26x = 599,989,356.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,989,356.68/28,066.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,377.60

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