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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,095.39, 38,771.33 and 15,520.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,095.39, 38,771.33 and 15,520.14 is: 21,417.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,095.39 : 38,771.33 = 15,520.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,095.39/38,771.33 = 15,520.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,095.39x = 38,771.33 × 15,520.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,095.39x = 601,736,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,736,391.99/28,095.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,417.62

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