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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,103.52, 38,783.64 and 15,529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,103.52, 38,783.64 and 15,529.08 is: 21,430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,103.52 : 38,783.64 = 15,529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,103.52/38,783.64 = 15,529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,103.52x = 38,783.64 × 15,529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,103.52x = 602,274,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,274,248.25/28,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,430.56

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