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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,076.64, 38,741.92 and 15,501.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,076.64, 38,741.92 and 15,501.36 is: 21,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,076.64 : 38,741.92 = 15,501.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,076.64/38,741.92 = 15,501.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,076.64x = 38,741.92 × 15,501.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,076.64x = 600,552,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,552,449.01/28,076.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.75

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