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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,078.02, 38,747.43 and 15,502.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,078.02, 38,747.43 and 15,502.50 is: 21,393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,078.02 : 38,747.43 = 15,502.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,078.02/38,747.43 = 15,502.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,078.02x = 38,747.43 × 15,502.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,078.02x = 600,682,033.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,682,033.58/28,078.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,393.32

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