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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,104.84, 38,784.60 and 15,529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,104.84, 38,784.60 and 15,529.50 is: 21,430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,104.84 : 38,784.60 = 15,529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,104.84/38,784.60 = 15,529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,104.84x = 38,784.60 × 15,529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,104.84x = 602,305,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,305,445.70/28,104.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,430.67

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