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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,096.56, 38,773.08 and 15,521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,096.56, 38,773.08 and 15,521.28 is: 21,419.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,096.56 : 38,773.08 = 15,521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,096.56/38,773.08 = 15,521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,096.56x = 38,773.08 × 15,521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,096.56x = 601,807,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,807,831.14/28,096.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,419.27

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