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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,090.48, 38,761.56 and 15,514.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,090.48, 38,761.56 and 15,514.48 is: 21,408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,090.48 : 38,761.56 = 15,514.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,090.48/38,761.56 = 15,514.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,090.48x = 38,761.56 × 15,514.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,090.48x = 601,365,447.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,365,447.39/28,090.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,408.16

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