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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,082.06, 38,753.28 and 15,506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,082.06, 38,753.28 and 15,506.81 is: 21,399.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,082.06 : 38,753.28 = 15,506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,082.06/38,753.28 = 15,506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,082.06x = 38,753.28 × 15,506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,082.06x = 600,939,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,939,846.72/28,082.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.42

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