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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,094.96, 38,772.60 and 15,519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,094.96, 38,772.60 and 15,519.44 is: 21,417.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,094.96 : 38,772.60 = 15,519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,094.96/38,772.60 = 15,519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,094.96x = 38,772.60 × 15,519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,094.96x = 601,729,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,729,039.34/28,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,417.69

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