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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,080.54, 38,750.13 and 15,505.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,080.54, 38,750.13 and 15,505.02 is: 21,396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,080.54 : 38,750.13 = 15,505.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,080.54/38,750.13 = 15,505.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,080.54x = 38,750.13 × 15,505.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,080.54x = 600,821,540.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,821,540.65/28,080.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,396.37

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