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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,083.26, 38,754.78 and 15,508.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,083.26, 38,754.78 and 15,508.10 is: 21,401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,083.26 : 38,754.78 = 15,508.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,083.26/38,754.78 = 15,508.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,083.26x = 38,754.78 × 15,508.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,083.26x = 601,013,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,013,003.72/28,083.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.11

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