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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,083.18, 38,751.30 and 15,507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,083.18, 38,751.30 and 15,507.84 is: 21,398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,083.18 : 38,751.30 = 15,507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,083.18/38,751.30 = 15,507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,083.18x = 38,751.30 × 15,507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,083.18x = 600,948,960.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,948,960.19/28,083.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,398.89

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