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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,103.84, 38,783.22 and 15,528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,103.84, 38,783.22 and 15,528.50 is: 21,429.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,103.84 : 38,783.22 = 15,528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,103.84/38,783.22 = 15,528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,103.84x = 38,783.22 × 15,528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,103.84x = 602,245,231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,245,231.77/28,103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,429.29

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