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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,082.48, 38,753.84 and 15,507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,082.48, 38,753.84 and 15,507.28 is: 21,400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,082.48 : 38,753.84 = 15,507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,082.48/38,753.84 = 15,507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,082.48x = 38,753.84 × 15,507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,082.48x = 600,966,647.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,966,647.96/28,082.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,400.06

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