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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,104.59, 38,784.25 and 15,529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,104.59, 38,784.25 and 15,529.25 is: 21,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,104.59 : 38,784.25 = 15,529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,104.59/38,784.25 = 15,529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,104.59x = 38,784.25 × 15,529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,104.59x = 602,290,314.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,290,314.31/28,104.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,430.32

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