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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,103.18, 38,782.05 and 15,527.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,103.18, 38,782.05 and 15,527.66 is: 21,427.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,103.18 : 38,782.05 = 15,527.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,103.18/38,782.05 = 15,527.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,103.18x = 38,782.05 × 15,527.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,103.18x = 602,194,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,194,486.50/28,103.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,427.98

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