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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,092.56, 38,767.40 and 15,517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,092.56, 38,767.40 and 15,517.04 is: 21,413.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,092.56 : 38,767.40 = 15,517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,092.56/38,767.40 = 15,517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,092.56x = 38,767.40 × 15,517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,092.56x = 601,555,296.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,555,296.50/28,092.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,413.33

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