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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,092.82, 38,767.35 and 15,517.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,092.82, 38,767.35 and 15,517.30 is: 21,413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,092.82 : 38,767.35 = 15,517.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,092.82/38,767.35 = 15,517.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,092.82x = 38,767.35 × 15,517.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,092.82x = 601,564,600.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,564,600.16/28,092.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,413.46

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