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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,105.04, 38,784.68 and 15,529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,105.04, 38,784.68 and 15,529.52 is: 21,430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,105.04 : 38,784.68 = 15,529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,105.04/38,784.68 = 15,529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,105.04x = 38,784.68 × 15,529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,105.04x = 602,307,463.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,307,463.75/28,105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,430.59

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