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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,095.58, 38,771.78 and 15,520.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,095.58, 38,771.78 and 15,520.33 is: 21,417.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,095.58 : 38,771.78 = 15,520.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,095.58/38,771.78 = 15,520.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,095.58x = 38,771.78 × 15,520.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,095.58x = 601,750,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,750,645.76/28,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,417.98

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