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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,104.60, 38,784.26 and 15,529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,104.60, 38,784.26 and 15,529.26 is: 21,430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,104.60 : 38,784.26 = 15,529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,104.60/38,784.26 = 15,529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,104.60x = 38,784.26 × 15,529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,104.60x = 602,290,857.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,290,857.45/28,104.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,430.33

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