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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,087.48, 38,757.42 and 15,511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,087.48, 38,757.42 and 15,511.48 is: 21,404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,087.48 : 38,757.42 = 15,511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,087.48/38,757.42 = 15,511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,087.48x = 38,757.42 × 15,511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,087.48x = 601,184,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,184,945.18/28,087.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,404.02

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