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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,095.96, 38,773.98 and 15,520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,095.96, 38,773.98 and 15,520.44 is: 21,419.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,095.96 : 38,773.98 = 15,520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,095.96/38,773.98 = 15,520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,095.96x = 38,773.98 × 15,520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,095.96x = 601,789,230.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,789,230.15/28,095.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,419.07

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