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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,082.56, 38,753.92 and 15,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,082.56, 38,753.92 and 15,507.20 is: 21,399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,082.56 : 38,753.92 = 15,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,082.56/38,753.92 = 15,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,082.56x = 38,753.92 × 15,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,082.56x = 600,964,788.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,964,788.22/28,082.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.93

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