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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,101.38, 38,779.92 and 15,526.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,101.38, 38,779.92 and 15,526.13 is: 21,426.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,101.38 : 38,779.92 = 15,526.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,101.38/38,779.92 = 15,526.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,101.38x = 38,779.92 × 15,526.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,101.38x = 602,101,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,101,885.41/28,101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,426.06

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