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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,094.82, 38,770.11 and 15,519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,094.82, 38,770.11 and 15,519.30 is: 21,416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,094.82 : 38,770.11 = 15,519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,094.82/38,770.11 = 15,519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,094.82x = 38,770.11 × 15,519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,094.82x = 601,684,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,684,968.12/28,094.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,416.22

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