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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,083.94, 38,755.87 and 15,508.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,083.94, 38,755.87 and 15,508.69 is: 21,402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,083.94 : 38,755.87 = 15,508.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,083.94/38,755.87 = 15,508.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,083.94x = 38,755.87 × 15,508.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,083.94x = 601,052,637.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,052,637.85/28,083.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,402.01

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