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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,096.12, 38,773.14 and 15,520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,096.12, 38,773.14 and 15,520.60 is: 21,418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,096.12 : 38,773.14 = 15,520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,096.12/38,773.14 = 15,520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,096.12x = 38,773.14 × 15,520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,096.12x = 601,782,396.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,782,396.68/28,096.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,418.70

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