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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,103.68, 38,785.26 and 15,530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,103.68, 38,785.26 and 15,530.68 is: 21,433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,103.68 : 38,785.26 = 15,530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,103.68/38,785.26 = 15,530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,103.68x = 38,785.26 × 15,530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,103.68x = 602,361,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,361,461.78/28,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,433.54

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